Achoo: advice for navigating cough and cold season
The cough and cold category is the perfect opportunity to tailor treatment and self-care advice, differentiating the pharmacy from other retailers, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: Adults have on average …
‘Intolerable and unsatisfactory’
Is it “Bolshevik” to stay open late? Our 1924 edition had some thoughts… “Referring to early closing, whether we pharmacists compare unfavourably with the self-sacrificing dentist or the heroic estate …
Budget 2024-5: SHPA reacts
SHPA welcomes wins for First Nations people and older Australians as cost-of-living budget improves medicines access The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) is celebrating a Budget measure that …
Hospital pharmacists respond to misleading titles query
It’s understandable that doctor groups have asked for clarification about recognition of advanced pharmacy practice, says a leading pharmacist The Australian Medical Association has reached out to the Society of …
‘That perception is one of the biggest things I’m fighting to change’
They have an “inherited malignant” condition that’s often unfairly deemed to be their own fault – but this pharmacist and her colleagues are helping them take back control It was …
World news wrapup: 16 May 2024
NZ pharmacies investigated over vaccinations; another sentence over 2012 US fungal meningitis case; Nigerian pharmacists allege harassment South Island, New Zealand: Three South Island pharmacies are under investigation following reports …
Appeal knocked back after cannabis theft
A young person has escaped conviction after they stole more than $200,000 worth of medicinal cannabis from a pharmacy The Courier Mail reports that alongside six other people armed with …
Much-needed relief
The stakeholder organisations react to the 2024-5 Budget The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia: PSA says it welcomes the freeze on indexation for at least a year ensuring that the cost …
Poll: Budget 2024-5
There’s no doubt that there’s a lot going on in the pharmacy sector right now. But does the 2024-5 Federal Budget address any of your concerns? It’s been billed as …
UTIs in NSW: ‘Business as usual’ move
The NSW UTI service has seen “incredible demand” and is now to be made a permanent service, available from any eligible pharmacist across the state According to a statement from …
The week in review
Placement poverty, movement in the credentialled pharmacist space and shortage updates all made the news this week Organisations are urging the Albanese government to pass legislation restricting access to vapes, …
A new microcredential
New microcredential prepares pharmacists to perform Medication Management Reviews in healthcare settings across Australia From June 2024, registered pharmacists across Australia can access a new microcredential which will train them …