Gaps and inequities
One specialist cancer pharmacist has spoken out about the “postcode lottery” of limitations to PBS funding depending on a patient’s treatment location The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia’s head …
World news wrapup: 15 February 2024
Slovakia’s “drug mountain” growing; Tonga’s “desperate” need for pharmacists; Northern Ireland pharmacist takes cocaine, dishes out sectarian abuse and death threats Slovakia: A “drug mountain” is growing as patients return …
‘Tragic’ anomaly leaves patients in pain, pharmacists afraid: Chaney
Pharmacists are afraid to even talk about voluntary assisted dying on the telephone with doctors, the House of Representatives has heard Kate Chaney, the independent member for Curtin, has introduced …
‘Giving three tablets is nothing’
It’s the most expensive jurisdiction in which to see a GP – yet hospital patients are discharged with as little as a couple of days’ worth of medication Olivia Collenette, …
‘No person should be subject to abuse in doing their job’
One state is examining strengthening its sentencing for assaults against frontline health and retail workers, in a move welcomed by pharmacists The Tasmanian government has opened consultation on an amendment …
‘Really robust’ collaboration trial hoped to set standard
Researchers aim to help set collaborating prescribing practices as Australia’s expected standard of care, with a new project on reducing hospital medication errors Pharmacists are partnering with patients and doctors …
Minister ‘blown away’ by response to 24-7 pharmacy
In its first week, more than 440 South Australians have sought advice from South Australia’s first 24-7 pharmacy after hours A total of 384 people visited the Norwood National Pharmacies …
Palliative care call
Investment in a community pharmacy initiative would help ensure priority access to palliative medicines and personal care supplies after hours, one group says As part of its 2024-5 pre-Budget submission, …
Short-staffed pharmacists burning out, services slashed
Amid a continued staff shortage at Royal Hobart Hospital’s pharmacy department, programs like Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting are being slashed – putting patients at risk The Health and Community Services …
‘A great showcase to other pharmacists’
A credentialed pharmacist and diabetes educator, a former Territory Guild president and not one but two outstanding early career pharmacists have been honoured by the PSA The Pharmaceutical Society of …
Tassie expands pharmacy services to UTI treatment
Tasmania is the latest jurisdiction to allow community pharmacists to supply treatment for uncomplicated UTIs The Tasmanian government has announced that pharmacists will be able to provide the treatment from …
The week in review
From competition to industrial relations legislation to wondering what’s going on with the 8CPA…it’s a busy time in the pharmacy sector The Labor federal government passed its “closing the loopholes” …