CWH, Corum connect to MHR
Chemist Warehouse, holding 30% of community pharmacy market, and Corum representing 1,000 pharmacies, have announced their upcoming connection to My Health Record This means every community pharmacy software vendor has …
Week in review
Rumours about Chemist Warehouse, pharmacists winning on the national scene and more! This week, the Australian Financial Review reported rumours that Chemist Warehouse was spending increasing face-to-face time meeting with …
Technicians do it better
Techs have an integral role to play in the pharmacy team – but how can we make training and certification more consistent, and increase opportunities to advance practice? The pharmacy …
Guild targets direct supply, meds shortages
The Pharmacy Guild highlights “stress and strain” of medicine shortages, recalls… while another company going direct has Guild leaders “in a fury” Australia’s medicines supply chain is showing some signs of …
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 …