Penalty rates appeal goes to Court
The Fair Work Commission did not recognise the impact of penalty rates cuts on low-earning staff in the retail and hospitality industries, a court has heard The appeal against the …
New constitution for SHPA
SHPA members have voted overwhelmingly for a new, contemporary constitution as a special resolution passed with 90% support last week The new SHPA Constitution will green-light a more diverse, skills-based …
What motivates your learning?
Pharmacists are being invited to have their say about CPD plans As the CPD year draws to a close, QUT Discipline of Pharmacy unit coordinator and PhD candidate Wendy Thompson …
Happy World Pharmacists’ Day!
It’s World Pharmacists’ Day, and Australia’s pharmacy organisations are celebrating Marked worldwide on Monday 25 September 2017, the theme of this year’s day is “From research to healthcare: Your pharmacist …
Pill testing approved for Canberra festival
In an Australia-first, the ACT Government will allow free pill testing to take place at a music festival this November The ACT government has given the green light for a …
The week in review
Codeine news and the prospect of $20 online prescriptions caused controversy this week The ever-present issue of codeine loomed large this week, as the results of this study, which helped …
Understanding exercise barriers vital
A study published in The Lancet has found that globally, one in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes’ worth of physical activity, five days a week But it …
Amazon making a move?
Amazon may be getting in touch with US pharmacy industry players in moves to enter the pharmaceutical market Analysts at investment bank Leerink Partners have spoken with pharmacy executives, reports …
Do beta blockers add benefit to other meds?
Just under half of participants in a study of heart attack survivors stick to their medicines regimen, a new study has found The study, which involved Monash University’s Centre for …
September heatwave looms
Sydney and Brisbane are set for a “savage” heatwave this weekend, prompting calls for the public to be cautious President of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, ACEM President Professor …
Anger ‘likely to grow’ as February approaches
Australians have expressed anger and confusion about codeine on NPS MedicineWise’ Facebook page The cascade of comments came after NPS posted alerting consumers to the upcoming codeine schedule change. NPS …
New SA Health Minister
The appointment of new South Australian Health Minister Peter Malinauskas has been welcomed by the PSA Mr Malinauskas has replaced former Health Minister Jack Snelling who resigned from the portfolio …