Call for National Physical Activity Action Plan
The Heart Foundation launched its ‘Move More, Sit Less’ Canberra Communique today, which outlines the foundations for a National Physical Activity Action Plan for Australia. The plan was developed at the recent National Physical …
Pharmacists: new registration standards
A new set of registration standards for pharmacists has been published but do not apply to the current cycle of renewals. However the rules now have an impact on: professional indemnity insurance (PII) …
Hit your Stride 4 Stroke
The National Stroke Foundation is asking people across Australia to stride out this month to help fight stroke. The Foundation’s CEO, Dr Erin Lalor says the initiative brings the community together to raise awareness and …
Rhonda White awarded Bowl of Hygeia
Prominent pharmacy figure Rhonda White was announced last week as the recipient of the PSA’s most prestigious pharmacy award in Qld, the Bowl of Hygeia. PSA’s Qld Queensland branch president, Bruce Elliot, presented …
Forward dispensing and the customer: Chemmart’s key focus
A revitalised customer-focused strategy with forward dispensing central was the theme of last week’s Chemmart Conference. Customer-focused forward dispensing; the impact of PBS reforms, including the optional $! co-payment (slated …
Social media in pharmacy: the good, the bad and the ugly
How to use social media such as Facebook, websites and twitter effectively in pharmacy and ensure all staff understand your social media policy.
Joint Position Paper signed to help ‘Close the Gap’
A Joint Position Paper calling for improvements in the Closing The Gap (CTG) PBS Co-payment measure was signed between the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and the Pharmacy Guild …
Pain management: best practice in S3 referrals
Pain management best practice can be improved with the help of pharmacy staff in S3 referrals as they are often the first point of contact with customers who present with strong …
SanFilippo Children’s Foundation: shave to save sick kids
The Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation ‘Shave for Sanfilippo’ campaign is part of a wider fund-raising push at Kimberly Clark Australia (KCA), including a nation-wide walk which was held in September to raise …
Senate pushed to pass National Health Amendment Bill: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia yesterday gave evidence to the Senate Economics Legislation committee inquiry into the National Health Amendment Bill, and said it wants a “timely” passage of the Bill through the …
Study shows cadmium link to reduced bone density
Women are being urged to eat a varied balanced diet to reduce their exposure to cadmium, after a major study linked the metal to reduced bone density. Seventy seven WA …
PATY nominees…act now: entries close today
GuildSuper Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY) nominees should be reminded that entries close today—19 June! The Pharmacy Guild of Australia offers this advice to nominees on entering the award: Think …