World news wrapup: 8 December 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Antrim, Northern Ireland: An overworked pharmacist whose dispensing error led to the death of a 67-year-old woman was suffering …
How racism impacts health care
A new policy statement on racism in the health system has been released by the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association “Racism is not always overt; it is about beliefs, stereotypes, prejudices, and …
One-third of dementia burden may be preventable
A new report shows how vascular diseases and risk factors such as smoking and obesity may significantly contribute to dementia “Dementia is a serious and growing health problem in Australia …
Guild, AFT Pharmaceuticals team up to find top pharmacy assistant
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced that it will partner with AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd for the 2017 National Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award. The Pharmacy Guild of …
Pharmacy of the Year finalist named top Capital Chemist
Capital Chemist Wanniassa has been awarded Capital Chemist Pharmacy of the Year, at the group’s annual end-of-year celebrations in Canberra This in-house award follows the announcement of six national pharmacies …
Treat retail workers with respect, customers urged
Retail association urges Australians to treat retail workers with respect this Christmas season, following the launch of its online survey about abuse from customers Over the past two years, the Shop, …
King Review to conduct financial survey of pharmacy
Professor Stephen King has invited community pharmacy to participate in the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation’s financial survey of the sector. Prof King extended the invitation as the Review …
SHPA accredits six more residency programs
Another six residency programs to be offered by hospital pharmacies starting in 2017 have been accredited by SHPA. “This brings the total number of sites offering a residency program in …
Adam Spencer presents: The numbers 1 to 100
Ever wondered whether Usain Bolt could beat an ostrich over a 100-metre sprint? Or what is the most popular coloured M&M? Comedian, media personality and mathematics genius, Adam Spencer can …
Meet the finalists: Capital Chemist Wanniassa
We meet the finalists in the Guild Pharmacy of the Year competition, starting with Canberra’s Capital Chemist Wanniassa Building on their own experiences in the community has helped to reinforce …
Poll: Do you recommend Vitamin D supplements?
Do you recommend Vitamin D supplements to patients? Last week, AJP took a look at the issue of Vitamin D supplements and the case for and against them. This month …
The week in review
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy There was big news for six community pharmacies around the country this week, as the Pharmacy Guild announced its finalists …