The power of succession planning and empowering leaders
Succession planning is one of the most important considerations for pharmacy owners, writes AP Group’s Western Australia state manager, Chris Swifte Beyond simply maintaining day-to-day operations, it’s about securing the …
Pharmacy ownership in Queensland is changing—are you ready?
Big changes are coming up and the time to act is now, writes Lachlan Ballinger There’s been a lot of confusion – and for good reason. The Pharmacy Business Ownership …
Supporting patients with varying health literacy and language needs
PDL has some advice for avoiding communication lapses when helping patients from varied backgrounds Australia has a rich cultural and linguistic diversity, with over 5.5 million Australians speaking a language …
Looking into the benefits and disruptions of new tech
Pharmacist and technology innovator Robert Sztar has reflected on the impact that various technology disruptors may have on pharmacy When you first hear that disruption and pharmacy make a “perfect …
Untapped potential: How medical cannabis boosted my business
By Michael Thorp, Carina Day & Night Pharmacy: We’ve always offered our patients a complete approach to healthcare, and we are constantly motivated to think outside the box. Because we’ve never been constrained by the limitations of the conventional medication industry, extending our scope into medical cannabis has always been part of our DNA.
WA Pharmacy Forum 2025
Earlier this morning, the Peak Strategies team swapped their desks for name badges, coffee cups, and a whole lot of pharmacy talk at one of the highlights of our calendar, …
A guide to a business planning workshop with your team
Business planning is important for any pharmacy owner because it provides a clear direction for a business to follow, Peak Strategies’ practice manager, Victoria Le, writes Like travelling to a …
Remaining vigilant – tips on detecting fraudulent prescriptions
The PDL Professional Officers have previously provided guidance on detecting forged prescriptions and wish to raise awareness that fraudulent prescriptions continue to be identified in incidents reported to PDL Members …
Incident reports involving children
Why children are uniquely at risk? PDL notes children are involved in almost one-in-10 incident reports it receives Children are not simply small adults; their distinct physiological characteristics, dependence on …
Family pharmacies: where heart meets structure
Why the right business structure matters – now and into the future, Peak Strategies’ practice manager, Victoria Le, explains Australia’s small business sector is powered by families, and in pharmacy, …
PDL directors election
An election is being held for two PDL directors to serve on the National Board The following vacancies will arise at the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting, scheduled …
Making a real difference
Alan Polack made a real difference in pharmacy education, science and practice, writes Michael Roberts Alan Polack has played a pivotal role as a leader in Australian pharmacy education, science …