Mental health script volume up, cost down
While more subsidised mental health-related prescriptions are being dispensed in Australia, government spending on these medications has fallen, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and …
PSA to continue to recognise Advanced Practice Pharmacists
Strong support will continue for Advanced Practice Pharmacists to ensure excellence in pharmacist care and deliver better health outcomes, says PSA in reiterating its support for Advanced Practice Pharmacists. This …
Choosing Wisely questions more tests
The latest recommendations from Australia’s medical experts on the screening, testing and treatment of a range of common health conditions have today been released under the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative. …
McBride highlights infrastructure, social inequality in maiden speech
Pharmacist and Labor Member for Dobell Emma McBride has used her work at Wyong Hospital and ties with the community to highlight the issues of unemployment, poor infrastructure and social …
Guild Pharmacy Academy offers goat’s milk formula course
The Guild Pharmacy Academy now offers a special course, titled Goat’s Milk Formula, which outlines the important role that pharmacists have in discussing infant feeding issues and supporting breastfeeding in …
Oncology pharmacist shines at Telstra Business Woman awards
Oncology pharmacist Julie Adams has been named 2016 Telstra Western Australian Business Woman of the Year. Adams was recognised for her business, chemo@home, which offers patients the convenience and flexibility …
Debate highlights workload problem: PPA
A lively debate between the PSA and SHPA earlier this week is a good reminder that pharmacy working conditions matter to patient care whatever the setting, says union spokesperson PPA’s Matt …
APC ends National Credentialing of Advanced Practice Pharmacists
The governing body of the Australian Pharmacy Council has ended the National Credentialing of Advanced Practice Pharmacists citing program sustainability issues APC President, Debra Rowett PSM, says while the APC …
Meds reviews reduce drug-related readmissions, but evidence poor
French study finds evidence that hospital medication reviews may have a positive impact – but overall evidence remains flimsy Researchers from the Hôpitaux de Marseille, France, conducted a systemic review …
Take stock of your own mental health and wellbeing: PSS
During Mental Health Week the Pharmacists’ Support Service is encouraging all pharmacists to take some time to review their own mental health and wellbeing Mental health is not just the …
LocumCo shortlisted in Optus My Business Awards
LocumCo is in the running to take out one of Australia’s top industry awards LocumCo has been shortlisted as a finalist to win an award in the Professional Services Business …
No plebiscite, protect mental health: PHAA
This World Mental Health Day, it is vital we advocate for no plebiscite in a bid to protect good mental health for all, says Public Health Association of Australia CEO …