‘Lasting positive impact’ sees CWH head hit finals
Chemist Warehouse co-founder Jack Gance has been listed as a finalist of a different sort, as he is spotted alongside a leading banker at the tennis EY has announced the …
World news wrapup: 2 February 2023
Big US chains cutting hours for “work-life balance;” second contraceptive refusal at a Lloyds prompts outrage from mother of teen; Malaysian casual pharmacist threaten to walk off the job US: …
GPs raise pharmacy vending machine idea again
“The time is now” to deregulate pharmacy, say GPs, spruiking supermarket pharmacy, online pharmacy, and reforms to the ownership and location rules – as well as research into automated dispensing …
Call to stop “online prescribing cowboys”
Two Guild leaders have referred to some telehealth operators as “cowboys,” with another pharmacist reporting a script clearly meant for misuse According to Pharmacy Guild Queensland branch president Chris Owen, …
Pharmacist-free Fridays see owner suspended
A Canadian pharmacist created a system whereby her store was open to the public on Fridays without a pharmacist being present Unregulated staff would be in the store performing pharmacy …
Pain gender gap focus
FIP has highlighted the existence of a gender gap in pain management and the potential for pharmacists to close it The gap is outlined in a report of a meeting …
Reflux guidance
Managing symptoms of reflux is the topic of new quick reference guidance for pharmacists The guidance has been published by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). The guidance covers causes of reflux symptoms …
A new leader
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the election of Dr Amy Page FPS as president of its Victorian branch Dr Page is a consultant pharmacist and has served on …
The week in review
Scope of practice was on the agenda again this week… and several pharmacists have been honoured With big changes to Medicare on the way, pharmacy can have a significant role …
Should pharmacy be exempt from payroll tax?
A leading pharmacist says if GPs are exempt from payroll tax, community pharmacy should be exempt too “No one likes payroll tax, but it’s a well-known cost of running a …
$7 a month for all eligible generics
Amazon has announced a new service whereby its Prime members can get all of their eligible generic medicines for a small fee – including delivery Pulmonologist and chief medical officer …
‘The salary for pharmacists is going through the roof.’
Few pay attention to the “atrocious” award, says one pharmacy employment expert, outlining changes in how early careers are unfolding… and how one pharmacist charges $110 an hour Sue Muller, …