5 apps for pharmacy patients
Here are some picks from the App Store related to medicine, health and wellness 1. MiFertility Plan (Free) This Australian calendar tool features alerts and reminders for the stream of …
“It’s not a recognition that I take lightly”
Elise Apolloni from Capital Chemist Wanniassa has scored the National Telstra Young Business Women’s Award Elise Apolloni, the co-owner of Capital Chemist Wanniassa in the ACT along with business partner …
The opioid trap
How many people fall into addiction after getting a script from their doctor, and what role does the ED play? University of Sydney pharmacist researcher Dr Jonathan Penm recently conducted …
Meds shortages continue
Septrin Forte Tablets shortage to last until mid-Feb 2018, while several forms of estradiol patches continue to be unavailable Septrin Forte Tablets (Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim) are currently experiencing a shortage, which …
“Pharmacist prescribing – we need more of that!”
Health professionals recognise the importance of pharmacist involvement in reducing harm, says speaker at SHPA’s Medicines Management Conference 2017 Kim Oates, Emeritus Professor at Sydney University, paediatrician and advisor to …
“I have the best job in the world.”
Women’s & newborns pharmacist Dr Karen Whitfield has received the 2017 SHPA Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award Dr Karen Whitfield has been chosen for this year’s SHPA’s Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award, …
Will Chemist Warehouse be listed on ASX?
The discount pharmacy chain has been reportedly meeting with fund managers and investment bankers in recent months With Chemist Warehouse reportedly spending increasing face-to-face time meeting with fund managers and …
Winners display excellence in practice
SHPA awarded its Medal of Merit and Resident of the Year honours to two special pharmacists over the weekend Dr Michael Barras (pictured above) from Queensland was awarded the Medal …
Recognised for contribution to meds management
Queensland pharmacist Dr Danielle Stowasser has been honoured with the prestigious Fred J Boyd Award 2017 Dr Danielle Stowasser was recognised by her peers at at the 43rd SHPA National …
New beginnings for pharmacy
Advancing practice credentialling, mentoring program launched at Medicines Management Conference 2017 As delegates gathered in Sydney’s Darling Harbour on Friday morning for the start of SHPA’s Medicines Management Conference 2017, …
FluMist Quadrivalent gains tentative approval
TGA approves registration of nasal spray which it says could boost uptake of influenza vaccine While AstraZeneca’s FluMist Quadrivalent influenza virus vaccine nasal spray applicator has been registered on the …
Last call for penalty rates quashed
Pollies have called on the government to abandon cuts to penalty rates in an amendment that was lost in Parliament by 5 votes The debate over cuts to penalty rates …