‘Fear-mongering, pure and simple.’
The RACGP’s Queensland chair has spoken out about his “grave concern” that the state’s pharmacy trial will contribute to antimicrobial resistance But the doctor group is simply fear-mongering, says Trent …
The week in review
The start of July brought a pay rise, a cut to penalty rates and a collection of new PBS listings We took a look at what readers thought about the …
Pharmacy rises from the ashes
Blooms The Chemist has celebrated the re-opening of its Umina, NSW store in June with a series of community events and a grand opening at its new location Following a …
Hunt explains Pharmaceutical Benefits Bill
The Health Minister has outlined the proposed fee for new or relocated pharmacy applications, and changes around bankruptcy This week Greg Hunt discussed the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill …
Is the 7CPA a chance to lift pay?
It’s a good start, but it’s not enough – that was your view on the 5% pay rise for employee pharmacists announced last month The Fair Work Commission’s decision on …
‘The time has come to shed the cloak of siloed health.’
A leading doctor has lashed out at the findings of a WA review into pharmacy, calling pharmacies “basically Dr Google with a shop” Western Australia’s review into community pharmacy – …
Man jailed after hospital pharmacy break-in
A wheelchair user has been sentenced to three years in jail after he spent three hours looting a hospital pharmacy Edward Grahovac, a man with a leg amputation, faced court …
Hospital pharmacy funding cut a ‘disappointing reality’ for patient care
This week’s confirmation of $44m in cuts to hospital pharmacy department budgets will have unforeseen impacts on the care of some of Australia’s most acutely unwell patients, says the SHPA …
World news wrapup: 4 July 2019
Walmart Pharmacy to cut jobs; 200 Boots stores to close down; NZ pharmacies drop script prices to match Chemist Warehouse and Countdown US: Walmart is set to reduce its pharmacy …
Challenge uncovers hidden elevated glucose
The award-winning TerryWhite Chemmart Samford has launched a health initiative designed to engage local community and sporting groups to learn more about their general health and wellbeing The Samford Community …
New listings
The Health Minister has outlined new drugs available on the PBS from this month Greg Hunt said in a statement that the Morrison Government will provide affordable access to four …
‘Amazon of prescriptions’ gears up to take market share
Pharmacists will be largely replaced by robots at the new packing facility set to be opened by Britain’s largest online pharmacy But humans will still need to check drugs packed …