Pharmacist suspended after he ‘inherited an inadequate system’
A pharmacist had no experience with residential aged care facilities, and received no training in supplying them, when he suddenly had to manage a 450-patient-per-week DAA contract – with insufficient …
Docs call for top-up to GP pharmacist funding
The RACGP is calling on the federal government to offer more support for pharmacists in GP surgeries “It’s vital that practices are supported to grow and employ more nurses, nurse …
Pharmacists cutting back on own medicines
Pharmacists are working more and spending less in order to try and make ends meet, our poll reveals The cost of living crisis continues to hit Australians hard, whether it’s …
White House pharmacy probe reveals severe dysfunction
“Severe and systemic problems” have been identified at the pharmacy operation serving some of the most powerful people in the US: the White House Medical Unit A new report has …
The week in review
We heard about pharmacists doing it tough this week, while there was talk about further changes to help financially support them Pharmacies had challenges to face: we heard from Sue …
Anti-vaxxer abuses pharmacy staff in ‘death shot’ rant
Health workers in public hospitals have protection from abusive members of the public – but community pharmacy is left vulnerable, says a pharmacist who was recently targeted by anti-vaxxers Staff …
World news wrapup: 25 January 2024
Pharmacist snooped in ex-partner’s medical records; “Harmacy” documentary to showcase profession’s challenges; new NZ CWH raises concerns Joliette, Québec: A former pharmacy co-owner has been banned from practising after he …
Pharmacist voices wanted on women’s pain
Women’s pain is often overlooked, says the Victorian government – and its decision to launch an inquiry has been welcomed by pharmacists The Listening to Women’s Voices survey showed that …
Pharmacies plunged ‘into the dark ages’ but rise to the occasion
Pharmacists and their staff slept on the floor of stores to keep generators fueled, to save their stock and help their patients during Western Australia’s extended blackouts Pharmacies across parts …
PM spruiks double dispensing savings
Nearly two million 60-day scripts were dispensed up to the end of 2023 – but pharmacists say there’s another way to improve medicines affordability Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and health …
Wildcard winner named
The Pharmacy Student of the Year Wildcard entry has been awarded to McKinlay Nolan from the University of Tasmania The award was announced on Friday (19 January) evening at the …
The week in review
Another week in Australian pharmacy, and more discussion of the 8CPA and working conditions CAPS continues to express its concerns about the state of the community pharmacy sector, with often-spokesperson …