“Pharmacies as primary healthcare hubs”
The PSA president has fronted mainstream media to urge the roll-out of Supercare pharmacies nationally, while Chemist Warehouse awaits Victorian results on commercial viability Australia currently has 12 Supercare Pharmacies, …
Pharmacist steals $20,000 worth of drugs
A Queensland pharmacist has avoided jailtime after stealing thousands of controlled drugs while on the job Jason David Meiers, 44, recently fronted Hervey Bay Magistrates Court where it was revealed …
“It’s a matter for the states”
Following the COAG meeting of health ministers, Hunt maintains the states have “full control” over the upschedule implementation Health Minister Greg Hunt says codeine was raised as a topic of …
Community pharmacy concerns over direct supply
Guild says it is “actively lobbying” the Health Minister, arguing that exclusive direct supply increases complexity and cost for pharmacies Following last week’s revelation that AstraZeneca will be exclusively distributing …
Week in review
A winning pharmacist and organisational changes announced Kayla Lee (pictured above) from Capital Chemist Wanniassa was crowned 2017 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year this week at a function at NSW …
Black liquorice: trick or treat?
With Halloween past and Christmas holidays fast approaching, health bodies are warning about the dangers of too much of the old-fashioned favourite For those of you who hate the taste …
Get inspired
The second part of our series exploring the range of specialty career opportunities available to pharmacists In the August issue of the AJP, we looked at 15 potential career paths for …
Is your profession under threat from automation?
What experts predict about the nature of employment in 2030 Just over a week ago, the Productivity Commission released a report of recommendations calling for community pharmacists to be replaced …
Bowing to pressure?
Despite Guild reportedly “backing down” from lobbying over codeine upschedule, health groups are still concerned as ministers set to meet today With health ministers across the country to meet on …
Counterfeit meds on the market
The TGA has warned that counterfeit versions of Clomid and Tamoxifen tablets have been purchased by Australians online According to the TGA, a product labelled “Clomid tablets” contains the substance …
GP struck off after pharmacist notification
A Sydney GP who inappropriately prescribed addictive drugs to 24 patients was investigated after two pharmacists notified the HCCC Dr Osman Qadri, a solo general practitioner based in the Western …
Pharmacy signs MoU on Aboriginal health
The Pharmacy Guild and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation are building on already announced 6CPA trial programs When the Federal Budget was announced in July this year, Health Minister …