NSW ‘keen’ to expand pharmacists’ scope
NSW is set to implement a state-wide scope of practice trial mirroring the North Queensland Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot Expanding community pharmacists’ scope of practice will deliver benefits to …
Locum provider to waive fees for CAPS attendees
Pharmacy owners attending Monday’s rally against 60-day dispensing in Canberra are being offered support to arrange locums without a service fee Pharmacy locum service provider, Meds n More, is offering …
Happy to wear NIP overspend: Shakespeare
Spending more than the $114.1 million allocated to pharmacy-delivered National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines over the next four years would be a win for the Commonwealth Speaking during a webinar …
Double dispensing won’t increase demand
The government is working with wholesalers to ensure medicines supply ahead of 60-day dispensing rollout Increases in maximum dispensing quantities are not expected to fuel medicines shortages a Department of …
Remember your obligations: Shakespeare
Pharmacists are being urged to talk to a patient’s prescriber if they have clinical concerns regarding their suitability for 60-day prescriptions Community pharmacists are being reminded of their obligations under …
Pollies to get CAPS welcome to Canberra
Federal Senators and MPs are set to be greeted by pharmacists and pharmacy assistants voicing their opposition to 60-day dispensing when they land in Canberra on Sunday Pharmacy activists plan …
No reduction in ODT services
Bureaucrats refute suggestions pharmacies are dropping out of the national opioid dependence treatment (ODT) program Community pharmacies are looking to join the national methadone Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) despite suggestions …
Banned substances found in sports supplements
TGA takes action against a Sydney-based company over the alleged unlaw advertising and supply of sports supplements containing prohibited substances EmpireLabz Australia Pty Ltd, has been issued seven infringement notices …
‘We are fighting for our profession’
Protest organisers call for solidarity in the battle to pause 60-day dispensing rollout Pharmacists who are unable to make it to Canberra for the Community and Pharmacy Support Group’s (CAPS’s) …
Students fearful for future of pharmacy
Government policy not ready for implementation, warn pharmacy students Pharmacy students are calling on the federal government to engage with the profession before pushing ahead with its 60-day dispensing policy. …
We must send a message to government
Pharmacists are being urged to make their way to Canberra to protest the government’s 60-day dispensing policy next week Double dispensing will “signal the end of community pharmacy as we …
CAPS campaign making a difference
Politicians are seeking meetings with local pharmacy owners to discuss 60-day dispensing before CAPS protest in Canberra Community pharmacy owners are reporting that federal MPs are keen to talk to …