Q&A: Sea change on Phillip Island
What is island life like for the pharmacists living and working alongside the penguins? AJP speaks with Greg Kossena, managing partner of Priceline Pharmacy Cowes. …
King report suggests direct supply, removing CSO
CSO wholesalers say the King Review interim report options ‘lack rigour’, while Medicines Australia has concerns about the impact of potential changes to supply The …
New PSA National President to tackle recognition, remuneration
PSA has announced Tassie pharmacist Shane Jackson will be taking over the presidency from 1 July Dr Shane Jackson, who holds a PhD in Pharmacy …
Vaccination expanded for Canberra pharmacists
Canberrans may now receive the whooping cough vaccine from their local pharmacist without a prescription Under new changes to the ACT vaccination standards, pharmacists can …
Pharmacy Review Interim Report imminent
Initially due in March this year, the Interim Report for the King Review may be possibly released this week, says Pharmacy Guild The Pharmacy Guild …
Pharmacy under more pressure from Amazon
The global online giant’s acquisition of the Whole Foods Market brand may help provide retail footprint, says expert On Friday Amazon announced its intention to acquire …
New course on chronic disease
University of Sydney has launched a free online course about easing the burden of obesity, diabetes, cancer and CVD The University’s Charles Perkins Centre has …
Risky business
Herbal preparations can be problematic for a variety of reasons – but what role should pharmacists play? Use of herbal medicines is increasing in Western …
Forum: I’m a doctor, but don’t have my script pad
“I often work in holiday locations as a locum and am approached by customers who claim to be a doctor on holidays, usually working in …