‘Stuff this, I’m going to hold them to account’
When Marika Castrisios experienced a traumatic miscarriage at her hospital pharmacy workplace, she became angry at the lack of facilities to help her – and took action “Working in a …
Managing the patents of alien enemies
We began the November, 1914 edition with some exciting news: “After a lapse of some sixteen years a new British Pharmacopoeia has made its appearance” And it was last-minute news …
‘We have got to make it through the hard stuff first’
“If healthcare was a country, it would be fifth largest emitter of greenhouses gasses in the world,” says leading pharmacist Pharmacy educator Professor Tina Brock has presented at the Australian …
Leaders lauded
Pharmacists, technicians and teams have all been recognised for their contribution to the profession Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has congratulated a series of teams and individuals at the conclusion of …
2024 Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards winners announced
Four outstanding pharmacists have been recognised at the Emeritus Lloyd Sansom AO Distinguished Lecture Series The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced the recipients of the Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards, …
‘The PBAC has not put a cap’
Opposition health spokesperson grills department officials over their management of a spike in submissions for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee The November 2024-2025 Supplementary Budget Estimates have seen officials say …
Do pharmacies have to accept used vapes?
What are pharmacists’ obligations when it comes to vape disposal – and are there numbers on uptake? Senator Ruston asked a number of questions about the controversial legislation assigning vapes …
The best way to empower pharmacists
The Albanese government will continue to collaborate with the pharmacy sector on scope, says assistant minister “This conference was the first organised by the rebranded AdPha – the name change …
Winner shines a ‘bright light’ on rural and remote health
“Tireless advocate” Susan Trevillian has been named the recipient of the 2024 Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award Susan Trevillian FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, RuralHlth) was honoured by Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) on the …
‘Force in cardiology’ lauded
Adam Livori has been named the winner of the 2024 AdPha Medal of Merit, for advancing care to improve the lives of patients in rural and remote areas Advanced Pharmacy …
Fair pay for full scope: union
Full scope activities need to be remunerated accordingly, says union in responding to the Cormack Review The independent review into scope of practice released last Tuesday (5 Nov 2024) made …
Trailblazer honoured
AdPha has awarded its highest honour to Peter Fowler FANZCAP (CritCare), recognising decades of commitment to the organisation and profession Fowler is known for generously sharing ‘limitless’ clinical knowledge to …