National Advanced Practice Credentialling now open
Pharmacists seeking to have their advancing practice formally recognised can now register for the second round of the National Credentialing program through the Australian Pharmacy Council. APC CEO Bronwyn Clark …
‘A pharmacy without a pharmacist is a shop.’
A pharmacy without a pharmacist is just a shop, the president of the UK’s Royal Pharmaceutical Society has told a conference Any Amazon-isation of pharmacy would be to the detriment …
SHPA Residency Program kicks off
Directors of pharmacy and clinical educators from over 50 hospitals from around Australia were present in Sydney at SHPA’s launch of its Residency Program today. “SHPA today planted the seeds …
Review forums ‘very busy and enjoyable,’ says King
The past five weeks of consultation have been “very busy and enjoyable,” Professor Stephen King has said in a message to stakeholders in the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation. …
Study confirms mutation and high breast cancer risk link
A massive global study has confirmed that the risk of developing breast cancer from some relatively rare genetic changes is similar to that from the more common BRCA 1 and …
PBS changes reduce testosterone access
Around half of all Australian men presenting to a GP with testosterone deficiency are missing out on subsidised treatment A white paper produced by Frost & Sullivan shows that the …
Bryan Hann is WA Pharmacy Assistant of the Year
Bryan Hann from Castletown Chemist has been chosen to represent Western Australia at the national finals of the 2016 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award. This year the Pharmacy Guild …
Questions to start early on 1 Oct price cuts
The Health Minister’s early announcement regarding 1 October price cuts means customers may start asking questions already, says Pharmacy Guild Yesterday Sussan Ley announced that more than 2000 medicine brands …
Increasing marijuana use not linked to disorders
An increasing number of US adults are using marijuana, as fewer people perceive the drug as harmful, according to a new study which also found that there has been no …
Seven key predictors could cut inappropriate antibiotic use
Seven key predictors could help GPs identify which children do and don’t need antibiotics when they’re sick with a cough, a new study suggests. The researchers say the decision-making tool …
The week in review
It’s been a big week internationally for pharmacy, with the International Pharmaceutical Federation holding its world congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina… where several Australian achievements have been recognised PSA won …
Drunk man breaks into pharmacy, goes to sleep
Most hotels could tell a few embarrassing stories about drunk guests trying to find their bedroom and sleeping in the wrong place – but it’s unusual for a pharmacy. One …