‘It’s about much more than the medication.’
One of Australia’s leading consultant pharmacists has spoken out against 60-day dispensing, warning of loss of social connections and of wasted medicines “The more medicines people have in their houses, …
‘How many meetings with MPs do we have to have?’
Pharmacists at a meeting with the Minister for Communications had to explain the unprecedented nature of the 60-day dispensing policy, an award-winning pharmacist says Jenna Cormack, owner of Priceline The …
The week in review
A huge deal between Sigma and Chemist Warehouse was news this week, as the controversy over 60-day dispensing rages Business news loomed large this week, as a deal between Chemist …
‘Chalk and cheese’ as legislators fail to consult: report co-author
Many pharmacists aren’t against double dispensing – it’s the speed and lack of consultation that has them frustrated and afraid, says one industry analyst National Director, Pharmacy at RSM Australia …
Thousands of ODT patients to be displaced
Pharmacists are calling for a delayed rollout of changes to the Opioid Dependence Treatment program, warning of “potentially horrific outcomes” for patients A Budget measure to allow people to access …
Pharmacies go on strike
Patients are being asked to get their medicines and ask for advice ahead of time, as pharmacies plan a strike day of action about government policy – but it’s happening …
Priceline names its best and brightest
Priceline Pharmacy Kippa-Ring has been crowned Priceline Pharmacy’s Store of the Year for 2022, out of more than 470 stores around Australia Priceline says the award recognises the Queensland store’s …
Quitting smoking and protecting young people: vaping issues
Pharmacist Angelo Pricolo spoke with “harm minimisation royalty” about the “last-ditch” quit-smoking approach of vaping – and why it’s better for kids to vape than smoke At the Australian Pharmacy …
Inappropriate prescribing revealed by pharmacy probe
An investigation into a pharmacy sparked another into a GP, who wrote 121 fentanyl scripts for one person in just over a year The Civil and Administrative Tribunal NSW has …
World news wrapup: 8 June 2023
Irish pharmacists claim to be kept in the dark by Health Minister; CWH customers offered NZ$5 to defect to independents; UK media told to stop “pharmacy-bashing” as closures risk lives …
Double dispensing to cripple pharmacies, halve net profit
Losses from double dispensing will be tens of thousands worse than predicted to date – and 10,000 jobs could be slashed from the sector, a new report warns RSM Australia, …
Grant winners named
The PSA has announced the three recipients of the inaugural PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant The grant will fund the three to attend PSA’s National Conference, PSA23. Professor Faye McMillan AM …