A prescription for success: the history of hospital pharmacy
In the first of a two-part series, Ron Batagol summarises the development and evolution of hospital pharmacy in Australia from the early years, through to the beginnings of clinical/ward pharmacy …
You may be able to buy a COVID vaccine ahead of the government rollout
But jumping the queue comes at a price, write Australian and Canadian pharmacists by Barbara Mintzes, University of Sydney; Joel Lexchin, University of Toronto; Kellia Chiu, University of Sydney, and …
Clear the vaccination pathway
As the likelihood of a successful COVID-19 vaccine next year rises, there is increasing discussion about pharmacy’s role in their delivery. Anthony Tassone says we need to plan now Optimism …
A record new low
The Reserve Bank has recently cut interest rates to a record new low. Natalie Sirianni predicts what impact this may have on pharmacy values At its meeting on Tuesday 3 …
Budget 2020: What you need to know
What does the 2020/21 Federal Budget mean for community pharmacy? Victoria Le from Peak Strategies identifies the key announcements Last Tuesday night Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, delivered the federal …
Case study: the incorrect DAA
PDL gets reports nearly every week about DAAs being provided to the wrong patient, it cautions In its latest update to members, PDL tackles the subject of Dose Administration Aids… …
What’s on the market?
A look at the five key steps you need to complete to find the right pharmacy to buy By Natalie Sirianni, director, Attain Business Brokers Finding a pharmacy to buy …
The need for leadership
The COVID-19 experience in Victoria has highlighted the need for a Chief Pharmacist role to be created in the State, sooner rather than later, says Anthony Tassone Victoria stands out …
Am I coping well during the pandemic?
Nick Haslam from the University of Melbourne looks at constructive and not-so-constructive ways Australians are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis The pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges. Many of us have …
Salbutamol update
PDL has issued advice on salbutamol and changes to the S3 supply requirements PDL has spoken with many pharmacists impacted by the changes to S3 supply requirements for salbutamol inhalers …
A day in the life of a pharmacist
Veronica Nou shares a story of a recent Monday that captures the whole-person care offered by pharmacists 9.01am – Greek woman in her sixties enters the pharmacy in a state …
How my one lack of judgement led to my licence being suspended
‘Am I going to lose my job?’: A recently graduated pharmacist shares his story of how one night of drug taking led to huge implications for his career Hi, I …