AJP chats with… Flynn Swift
Getting the lowdown on the new NAPSA president for 2022-23, student challenges and his hopes for the coming year—and fun facts! Flynn Swift has been elected NAPSA’s president for the …
Shelf-life extensions granted
Shortage of tenecteplase (Metalyse) injections has been advised after surging global demand Boehringer Ingelheim Australia has advised the TGA of “the likelihood of temporary supply interruptions” to tenecteplase (Metalyse) injection …
One Australian diagnosed every eight minutes
New report reveals latest facts and figures around one of Australia’s most prevalent chronic conditions More than 1.3 million Australians received a diabetes diagnosis between 2000 and 2020, according to …
Winter booster in high demand
Pharmacy phones are “running hot” for the fourth dose after eligible age lowered, says this leader Tasmania’s eligible population is gearing up to access the fourth COVID-19 vaccination dose. Within …
PDL appoints new Director for NSW and the ACT
Amanda Galbraith has been appointed to the role after long-time director Curtis Ruhnau stepped down Following the retirement of Curtis Ruhnau, PDL has announced the appointment of Amanda Galbraith as …
Charity cup winners announced
Australian pharmacy students raised over $10,000 for Myeloma Australia NAPSA has congratulated its 17 branches for their “outstanding efforts” towards the organisation’s 2022 Charity Cup, raising $10,620 for Myeloma Australia …
An official address
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler MP set to open PSA22 later this month The PSA confirmed that Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler will officially open the …
High-risk prescribing under scrutiny
Leading pharmacist reviews the risks of polypharmacy, underprescribing and use of potentially inappropriate medicines in older people A review into medicine safety and preventing avoidable medicine-related harm in older patients …
Pharmacy vax support welcomed
Tassie and WA join other states that have extended their free flu vaccination programs, but there are renewed calls to lower the age of administration The Tasmanian Government has extended …
‘It is not too late to vaccinate.’
Immunisation Coalition congratulates states for extending their free influenza vaccination programs, but calls for all to be extended until the end of the month Some states have extended their free …
Time to redefine leadership?
Pharmacy students tackle the topic of women in leadership… and share their thoughts on how to achieve gender equity Despite women comprising the majority of the modern pharmacy workforce, this …
The week in review
A new community pharmacy white paper and code of conduct, plus the expansion of continued dispensing and extension of free flu vaccine programs all happened this week… White paper released …