Barriers to access
Community pharmacists are generally willing to deliver services to patients with mental illness, but there are issues with confidence and stigma, according to a new survey US researchers recently carried …
‘It’s an absolute disgrace’
‘These must be the lowest paid, but most highly qualified professionals in Australia’: Pharmacists and supporters slam new award minimum rates of $27.19 p/hour The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently …
It’s time: Give pharmacists access to MBS items
The PSA has renewed its call for pharmacists to be placed on the list of eligible allied health professionals for chronic disease management It’s been nearly three years since the …
Price hike claims cleared
Pharmacists, manufacturers and wholesalers have been cleared by the ACCC after being accused of hiking up prices of low-dose codeine following the upschedule Based on reports of consumer anger over increased …
Pharmacist award pay increased
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase in pharmacy award minimum pay rates A Fair Work Commission (FWC) Review in relation to modern award minimum wages has decided …
How green is your pharmacy?
Environmentally friendly project wins People’s Choice poster at National Medicinewise Awards A poster that looked into how pharmacies could be more environmentally friendly was recognised as the best poster by …
20 good years
The outgoing CEO of NPS MedicineWise says a lot has changed in two decades, but it was “brave” pharmacists at the beginning who led the way Dr Lynn Weekes AM, …
Beyond dispensing
The future for pharmacy lies in decision making, patient-facing roles and building strong relationships with medical colleagues, says SHPA president Michael Dooley With healthcare moving into an increasingly digital landscape, …
NPS MedicineWise recognises outstanding achievements in QUM
Winners of the National Medicinewise Awards were announced as part of the 10th National Medicines Symposium in Canberra The awards recognise best-practice innovations in improving quality use of medicines across …
AFT reports 32% rise in gross profit
The pharmaceutical company has also seen a 16% growth in revenue, as it launches Maxigesic across several countries AFT Pharmaceuticals has announced its full-year audited financial results for the year …
Health Care Homes, My Health Record to drive collaboration
Community pharmacies have an opportunity to position themselves as an integral part of the collaborative health care model, says the Pharmacy Guild Pharmacists should prepare to get involved with two …
Pharmacist pollie slams budget in Parliament
Patients are avoiding or delaying filling a prescription because of cost, says MP Emma McBride Labor has slammed the government’s health budget, with Central Coast MP Emma McBride (Dobell, New …