A new leader
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the election of Dr Amy Page FPS as president of its Victorian branch Dr Page is a consultant pharmacist and has served on …
The week in review
Scope of practice was on the agenda again this week… and several pharmacists have been honoured With big changes to Medicare on the way, pharmacy can have a significant role …
Should pharmacy be exempt from payroll tax?
A leading pharmacist says if GPs are exempt from payroll tax, community pharmacy should be exempt too “No one likes payroll tax, but it’s a well-known cost of running a …
$7 a month for all eligible generics
Amazon has announced a new service whereby its Prime members can get all of their eligible generic medicines for a small fee – including delivery Pulmonologist and chief medical officer …
‘The salary for pharmacists is going through the roof.’
Few pay attention to the “atrocious” award, says one pharmacy employment expert, outlining changes in how early careers are unfolding… and how one pharmacist charges $110 an hour Sue Muller, …
Trust your gut feelings
A vital part of being a good pharmacist is knowing when to refer, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Pharmacists are often the first port of call for customers seeking an opinion as …
World news wrapup: 25 January 2023
Christian pharmacy worker sues CVS over conscientious objection sacking; 20% pay rise for some Irish pharmacists; fatal dispute in California Fort Worth, Texas: A nurse practitioner is suing pharmacy giant …
Pharmacy targeted in scooter attack
Legal roundup: Pharmacist accused of $250k fraud, man sentenced over two break-ins in one night Cannington, WA: The Western Australia Police Force has released security footage of a man using …
‘We need to be on our game’
Australian pharmacists should be able to provide all vaccinations for everybody, says a sector leader, saying climate change will see the profession need to move forward Limitations on telehealth and …
Professionalism and empathy win the day
Canberran Ingrid Stroud has been named Pharmacy Student wildcard of the year Ingrid Stroud from the University of Canberra was presented with the 2023 Pharmacy Student of the Year wildcard …
The week in review
Controversy in Canberra over pharmacist scope of practice made this news this week, while there was also a focus on pay NAPSA held its annual Congress in Canberra, where Pharmacy …
Reversing the reasons
Australians now feel that community pharmacy is more like a US system than a more socialised system like that of France or the UK, says a leading pharmacist National president …