How has COVID affected Australians’ health?
New report shows where we’ve failed and done well, writes Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne The SARS-CoV-2 virus was first detected in Australia on January 25 2020. Within two …
Lapsed PI and notice of relevant events
In this latest practice alert, PDL reviews lapsed PI renewal and other ‘relevant events’ that pharmacists and pharmacy students need to notify Ahpra about Lapsed Professional Indemnity insurance arrangements – …
Keeping it fair
Equitable access is always the priority in innovating pharmacy practice, says incoming PSA national president Fei Sim The Australian health system is under immense pressure. Emergency department presentations are increasing …
A partner you can trust
Lachlan Ballinger explains why a pharmacy accountant is crucial to succeed in pharmacy In some states, as little as 30% of pharmacy owners are utilising the benefits of a pharmacy …
A funny thing happened to me at Bunnings the other day
An experience at his local Bunnings provided Glenn Guilfoyle with an experience that he says has nothing, but also everything, to do with retail pharmacy I have an allegory to …
Letter to the editor
An expert expresses concerns over weight management advice in a previous article I read, with some concern, a recent article in the AJP, titled The war on waistlines (AJP magazine, …
When RAT-testing for COVID, should you also swab your throat?
Should we also be using our rapid antigen test (RAT) to swab our throat, as some social media sources suggest? asks Thea Van De Mortel of Griffith University We’re now …
Reflecting on ConPharm 2022
In this latest PDL Practice Alert, two representatives share some common questions from accredited pharmacists and their responses PDL representatives Gilbert Yeates (Qld Director) and Gary West (Professional Officer and …
Considering ownership
You’re considering getting into ownership, but where do you start. John Thornett has some tips to consider The most common entry point for pharmacists into the world of business ownership …
How should an Australian ‘centre for disease control’ prepare us for the next pandemic?
What should an Australian CDC look like? ask Ben Marais, Jocelyne Basseal, Lyn Gilbert, and Tania Sorrell, from the University of Sydney Over the past two years, Australians have become …
Vaccine-related incident reports on the rise
PDL has issued a practice alert in which it gives advice on dealing with vaccine requests, particularly given growing demand for flu jabs The recent surge in demand for influenza …
Vaccinating for winter
What you need to know about vaccinating against influenza and providing COVID-19 winter doses and boosters As winter approaches, pharmacies will be very busy providing vaccinations against influenza (flu) as …
