Move will address ‘large power imbalance’: union
The new “right to disconnect” legislation will protect pharmacists from work “creep” into the rest of their lives, says one pharmacy group Leon Yap, honorary chairperson for the Pharmacy Division, …
‘Keeping the chemist in his proper place’
It’s 1894, and the Australasian Journal of Pharmacy looks from the colonies to England to consider a vexed issue: prescribing chemists Between a discussion of “botanic practitioners” and their concerns …
Australia’s potentially inappropriate medicines listed
Australia’s medicines landscape is “unique” – which is why researchers have put together a list of 16 risky medicines to look out for Dr Kate Wang, of the School of …
VAD taskforce for Canberra
Following its “extensive” 2023 consultation, the ACT government is setting up a voluntary assisted dying implementation taskforce The Barr government said in a media release on Thursday [8 February 2024] …
‘Unthinkable’ GP process for some on hospital discharge: SHPA
An independent, five-year, nationally consistent Hospital Pharmacy Agreement is needed for Australia, says one group In its pre-Budget submission, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia makes a series of …
Are intern evaluations objective?
One researcher is looking into how entrustable professional activities are used to support competency development in intern pharmacists “Teaching and precepting are key roles in being a pharmacist,” says Tarik …
World news wrapup: 8 February 2024
Common ailments service leaves frontline pharmacists in tricky situation; empty pharmacy shelves in Gaza; Amazon cutting back pharmacy jobs UK: The UK’s Pharmacists Defence Association has criticised the way the …
SA pharmacy reports first 24/7 night success
More than 40 South Australians sought help from the state’s first 24-hour pharmacy on its opening night “Our first night of 24/7 trade has gone smoothly with our pharmacist reporting …
Employer audit reveals unregistered pharmacist
A pharmacist let his registration lapse and practised for four months before his employer caught him Ahpra has issued a statement about a man who has been prosecuted for holding …
SA’s 24-7 pharmacy initiative launched
A National Pharmacies store is the first to extend its hours to 24/7 under South Australia’s new access initiative The National Pharmacies store in Norwood was officially opened by the …
New iron deficiency anaemia handbook
New guidance for pharmacists to manage symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia has been published The guidance, which includes supporting self-care and prevention of the condition is shared in a new handbook published …
The week in review
A new award is launched, there’s a focus on the NIPVIP, plus politics is on pharmacy’s mind, with a host of pre-Budget submissions and a look at donations We learned …