Health groups plead with Ley on hepatitis C cures
Twenty-seven leading medical associations and health advocacy groups have published an open letter to the Federal Health Minister urging the immediate inclusion of breakthrough hepatitis C cures on the PBS. …
Integrated health care expert Dr Paul Grundy to speak at APP2016
World renowned expert on integrated health care, USA-based Dr Paul Grundy, will speak at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference in March 2016. Back by popular demand, this will be Dr …
Pharmacy professional services hamstrung by lack of remuneration
Too many community pharmacies are subsidising pharmacy professional services from their own pockets, according to the International Pharmaceutical Federation. FIP made this statement following its publication today of a new …
Pharmacy must stay relevant, address women’s needs: Carmen Peña
FIP President Carmen Peña has called on pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists around the world to ensure that the profession of pharmacy remains relevant and able to respond effectively to the …
Australian pharmacists feature in international awards
Australian pharmacists Dr Rebekah Moles and Associate Professor Jennifer Marriott were among the 11 pharmacists from eight countries honoured with Fellowships at the opening ceremony of the 75th International Pharmaceutical …
Why consumers need better medicines access
Reshaping Australia’s scheduling environment to improve medicines access is an urgent priority, writes Dr Deon Schoombie. The ageing population and increasing burden of disease pose enormous challenges for continuing to …
Program pays off for Naracoorte Pharmacy
Joining the Pharmacy Choice Incentive Program delivered an increase in retail sales for Naracoorte Pharmacy in South Australia – and will also take owner Alison Richards on the trip of …
Aussies ignore sunsmart advice, use less sunscreen than Europeans
Australians are ignoring our safe sun exposure policies and sunsmart advice—and recent AMA research demonstrates we are actually using less sunscreen than Europeans. According to AMA (NSW) president Dr Saxon …
Staff training delivers bottom-line benefits: Todd Carmona
It is crucial that pharmacy invests in staff training because it has demonstrable benefits for the bottom line, says Guild expert Todd Carmona. Carmona, the HR and quality co-ordinator at …
Health professional partnerships matter: FIP
Learning together with other health professionals is becoming more mainstream for pharmacists and future pharmacists, according to the FIP Education Initiative Report. The report, Interprofessional education in a pharmacy context: …
Home-grown cosmetics building market share
Home-grown cosmetics brands are carving out a niche for themselves in the Australian market, according to the latest findings from Roy Morgan Research – and in some cases, giving global …
Time to question unnecessary testing: Choosing Wisely
Last night’s ABC Four Corners program investigating unnecessary testing and treatments was a timely reminder of the need for both clinicians and consumers to question low-value care in the Australian …