Vale Mario Calanna
Tributes are pouring in for well-known Queensland pharmacist and banner group founder Mario Calanna, who described pharmacy as a long-term “true passion” Cairns pharmacist Mario Calanna has passed away after …
Aussies too relaxed on COVID: experts
As COVID cases rise again, new research shows a third of Australians are now less likely to test if they have symptoms A leading pharmacist says that as many eligible …
Wizard top performers take centre stage
Wizard Pharmacy Mount Pleasant has been crowned Wizard Pharmacy of the Year 2022 at the group’s annual awards night at Optus Stadium In a statement Wizard Pharmacy said that the …
The week in review
It’s been all about pharmacists working to the top of their scope this week, as more states make changes and fiery debate from GPs continues Victorian premier Daniel Andrews announced …
We’re ready to extend services right now: Tas Guild
Pharmacy stakeholders react to the news that Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff has asked the Department of Health to immediately look at extending pharmacists’ role Some potential changes could take place …
Pharmacists ‘saved my bacon,’ writes prominent doc
One leading doctor writes that politicians won’t admit liability for any “train wreck” due to pharmacist prescribing… while another pens a piece fully supporting expanded pharmacist scope The debate over …
Frewen lauded, thanks pharmacist vaccinators
Lieutenant General Frewen awarded Pharmacy Guild Distinguished Service Medallion The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Distinguished Service Medallion has been awarded to Lieutenant General John Frewen in recognition of his achievements as Coordinator General of …
All parties urged to support pharmacist scope trials
The GP shortage doesn’t justify extending the powers of pharmacists, says a leading doctor as the RACGP attacks Victoria’s announcement on scope of practice The Royal Australian College of General …
Interim extension for pharmacist role
Tasmania plots a review of pharmacists’ scope of practice – but it’s getting started on changes in the meantime Jeremy Rockliff, premier of Tasmania and its minister for health, has …
PSA and PDL join forces
Two pharmacy sector leaders pledge to work together on medicines safety and support for pharmacists The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has entered into a new partnership with Pharmaceutical Defence Limited, …
World news wrapup: 24 November 2022
UK supermarket offers pay advances to pharmacy workers; pharmacy owner allegedly murders woman in his shop; medicines shortages impacting Israel UK: Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that given the growing …
Labor pledges $20 pharmacist consults
Ahead of the Victorian election, Labor pledges to expand the role of community pharmacists, including allowing them to reissue contraceptive scripts The Andrews Labor government has announced that if re-elected, …