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 …
‘Out of the money, nothing is good.’
One pharmacist has analysed the Albanese Government’s purported reinvestment into community pharmacy – and it’s not a reinvestment at all, he says Tim Mizzi, from the Capital Chemist Raymond Terrace …
The week in review
The furore over 60-day dispensing continues, as pharmacists descended on Canberra to engage with MPs Pharmacists made their presence known in Parliament this week, and we heard that some Labor …
‘Massive punch in the teeth’ for pandemic helpers
Double dispensing could see careers hit hard before they’ve had time to take off, warns the owner of a former Pharmacy of the Year Amid the warnings of how 60-day …
Hotline showcases pharmacist skills
An innovative hotline created to answer prescriber questions about Covid-19 has now been wrapped up – and the pharmacists who staffed it have been thanked The Covid helpline sat under …
‘Every pharmacist should have a restorative support person’
A group of hospital pharmacists have learned how to provide – and receive – restorative support in a program which has helped participants feel heard and connected Karlee Johnston, lecturer …
Reprioritise reproductive health: SHPA
Hospital pharmacists have backed calls for full scope when it comes to reproductive health, to improve equitable care for women across the country The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia …
‘Crucial’ hospital pharmacy positions still need funding: SHPA
Victoria is investing in hospitals, but the SHPA wants more funding channelled towards hospital pharmacy jobs “We’re doing what matters – building hospitals and recruiting thousands of healthcare workers – …
Kidney damage warning
The TGA has added a new warning about serious kidney damage to the prescribing information for all oral anticoagulants The Therapeutic Goods Administration has noted the rarity of anticoagulant-related nephropathy …
World news wrapup: 1 June 2023
Scottish funding offer falls short; Kiwi GPs love GP pharmacists; Cardiff prescribing pharmacist suspended Scotland: Community Pharmacy Scotland, which represents 1,200 pharmacies across the country, has refused to accept the …
Pharmacists fill ‘critical gap’…but co-pay is still a problem
A new report shows that more than one in four Australians who are taking prescription medicines have had to go without…and many say their medicines aren’t affordable The Australian Healthcare …
Victorian scope pilot to start in October
Victoria’s health minister has announced the introduction of its promised legislation, to expand pharmacist scope of practice Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas has visited the HealthSmart Pharmacy in Parkville to …