Agenda Setters: Michael Dooley
AJP chats with Michael Dooley, who was voted by readers as pharmacy’s third leading Agenda Setter Professor Michael Dooley, the current President of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) …
Could newer hormonal contraceptives reduce ovarian cancer risk?
A nationwide cohort study has found contemporary forms of hormonal contraception prevented an estimated 21% of ovarian cancers in young women About 100 million women around the world use hormonal …
A snapshot of pharmacy ownership
The majority of owners plan to move towards a professional services model, but those who do not cite uncertainty or unaffordability, according to Guild CPA survey results The Pharmacy Guild …
Behind the scenes
The Health Minister has signalled there may be potential for some amendments on price disclosure, says community pharmacist insider Community pharmacist and owner of an independent pharmacy in Rozelle, NSW, …
Tough love?
Health practitioners are traditionally reluctant to make mandatory notifications for various reasons, says the Pharmacy Council of NSW Reasons pharmacists may be reluctant to make a notification include fear of …
Health data breaches on the rise
A JAMA article has warned that while digital health records have potential to improve clinical care, they could also lead to vast patient harm if not properly secured Researchers from …
API: Exclusive supply still a ‘very big issue’
The CEO of one of Australia’s leading pharmaceutical distributors says he wishes a solution had been organised “yesterday” Exclusive supply of medicines is still a “very big issue”, says Richard …
CWH to takeover AFL and NRL Grand Finals
Chemist Warehouse has extended its reach, scoring the opportunity to place branded seat cushions filled with products at both the MCG and ANZ Stadium this weekend Chemist Warehouse has announced …
Are Aussies drinking too much?
According to a WHO report, Australians are drinking at levels much higher than the global average and outside low-risk recommendations – especially men and boys The World Health Organization (WHO) …
How Priceline Pharmacy plans to dominate the beauty space
API is competing in the pharmacy retail space by boosting its health and beauty offering, claiming to have Australia’s biggest loyalty program in this area with 7 million members Clever …
Priceline Pharmacy to make its stores ‘dementia-friendly’
The banner group will be training pharmacists, changing physical aspects of the store and designating ‘quiet areas’ to help support people with dementia Priceline Pharmacy is in the process of …
Naloxone report calls for end to ‘onerous’ barriers
A new report from the Penington Institute has called for free take-home naloxone to be available from pharmacies and other sites, as Health Minister announces new product A report released …