Is beer more important than medicines?
Medicines affordability must take precedence over populist Budget moves like making beer cheaper, says one stakeholder Ahead of the 2022-3 Budget, which is to be handed down on March 29, …
Call to expand CTG PBS copay program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ strengths and expertise must lead the reform of health systems which have marginalised them, says a new report The 2022 Close the Gap …
World news wrapup: 17 March 2022
Pharmacies burned down by medical students, doctors slam Biden’s “test to treat” COVID plan, pharmacists tell of shortages in Kyiv Darbhanga, India: Several pharmacies have been burned down in the …
Wastewater reveals lower drug use
Consumption of fentanyl and oxycodone has dropped to historic lows, new data reveal The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released the 15th report of its National Wastewater Drug Monitoring …
Kerry Fitzsimons wins SHPA Medal of Merit
A hospital pharmacist has been recognised for her outstanding leadership and contribution to medication safety in Western Australia and beyond Kerry Fitzsimons was announced on Tuesday as the recipient of …
Pollies told: show thanks to pharmacists
“Pharmacists are losing out,” says one stakeholder in asking the public to thank their pharmacist This Thursday, 17th March, is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, dedicated to acknowledging the efforts of Australian pharmacists …
The week in review
Polypharmacy, the duration of scripts and women in pharmacy were all issues that came to the fore this week We kicked off the week with International Women’s Day, and the …
Parting shot: lift wages, conditions
A high-profile pharmacist has urged the sector to improve wages and conditions, as he retires Professional Pharmacists Australia president Dr Geoff March has announced his retirement. The organisation has lauded …
Police roundup
A “crime wave” in Cairns has retailers worried, as a man is arrested for allegedly stealing a face mask Cairns: News Corp papers have reported on the case of an …
Don’t bypass pharmacists in meds reviews: SHPA
Pharmacists should not be left out of moves to reduce polypharmacy, warns the SHPA The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed new national recommendations supporting affordable, universal and …
World news wrapup: 10 March 2022
Ukraine’s First Lady praises pharmacy workers; Belfast pharmacist stabbed; Wellington pharmacist tells of anti-mandate protest impact Ukraine: Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenskyi, has singled out pharmacy workers for praise in …
Flu forecast for 2022
Australia must brace for a potential resurgence of flu this year, as pharmacists ask to be able to vaccinate more people… plus this year’s strains Leading pharmacists have called for …