A bitter penalty
It’s a decision that seems likely to split the profession: with low base wages already a significant problem, employee pharmacists are signalling that they may leave for good over cuts …
Man sentenced after pharmacy rampage
A Victorian man has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison after he trashed a pharmacy and threatened staff with scissors Jeamy Olaa pleaded guilty to several …
Union puts out call for employee pharmacist witnesses
The union for employee pharmacists has provided the Fair Work Commission with a major submission in support of lifting pay in the Pharmacy Industry Award PPA’s submission covers the expert evidence it …
PSA urges award wage increase
PSA is providing advice and evidence to support a case to increase the Award wage for pharmacists PSA says it has agreed to be called as an expert witness in …
US Rx ads cause information overload
US consumers are getting “information overload” from direct medicines advertising The amount of prescription medicines advertising seen on television has created a feeling of “information overload,” according to Alina Cernasev, …
MedsASSIST: what you said
We take a look at what you had to say about the MedsASSIST decisions AJP‘s comments sections lit up this week as announcements were made first, that MedsASSIST would be …
Hepatitis C eradication possible: expert
The new antivirals mean Australia is on track to eradicate hepatitis C, says one expert Associate Professor Simone Strasser, gastroenterologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, says the country …
SHPA launches research collaborative
A new collaborative is hoped to boost pharmacy research funding, reach and patient impact A new nationwide collaborative promises to better connect and support Australian pharmacy research organisations and individuals …
Three-time winner thanks community
Capital Chemist Wanniassa held a party over the weekend to celebrate three big wins at APP The Canberra pharmacy was recognised nationally at the conference, winning the Guild Pharmacy of …
The week in review
It’s been a difficult week for pharmacy, even for those who were able to stay dry As Cyclone Debbie raged in Queensland and northern NSW, the eyes of the pharmacy …
Pain: ‘the next 11 months are critical’
The lead-up to the codeine upschedule is a critical time for pharmacy, an expert says amid the launch of a new pain professional service Clinical pharmacist Joyce McSwan, pain educator …
Amcal launches asthma inhaler technique check
Amcal pharmacies will introduce an asthma inhaler technique check from 6 April The service is an in-store consultation with a pharmacist and runs through a six-step process to educate users …