Stress test
Hospital pharmacists aren’t immune from the pressures of stress and overwork, according to the results of a new career survey This week AJP covered the results of a career survey …
Banned for stealing and possession
A pharmacist has been disqualified from reapplying for registration after using his position to obtain restricted drugs, and covering up the evidence through fictitious transactions A 41-year-old pharmacist has been …
Pharmacy jobs not all ‘doom and gloom’
A career survey has found most pharmacists and interns are generally satisfied with current employment opportunities… but it’s not all sunshine and roses either In mid-2016 pharmacy researchers from the …
A duty of care
Despite pressure from prescribers or patients, pharmacists should stand firm in ensuring any script they dispense is appropriate and safe, say experienced pharmacists Early last month Fairfax media reported on …
‘The organisation did next to nothing to support the staff’
No support: A pharmacy manager has spoken to the AJP about his experiences with multiple robberies over a decade, which eventually resulted in a diagnosis of PTSD A Victorian pharmacist …
Staff Spotlight
AJP chats with Daniel Guidone, Alfred Health’s Deputy Director of Pharmacy by day and audio creative/podcaster by night 1) How would you describe your current role and what it involves? I’m …
Flexible hours: priority or luxury?
SHPA’s International Women’s Day debate focused on flexible hours in the workplace to help achieve gender equity International Women’s Day is a worldwide event to celebrate the social, economic, cultural …
‘Go for every opportunity’: women’s panel
Advocacy, not tokenism, is needed to push capable women through to leadership roles, say industry leaders The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s NSW Branch held a women in pharmacy breakfast event …
Call to lift RMMR cutbacks
Pharmacists are calling for restrictions on RMMRs to be lifted after study results reveal “concerning” levels of psychotropic overuse in aged care settings A new study published in the Australian …
A point of difference
AJP chats with the Priceline Pharmacy corporate team about how the brand competes with discount chains and its renewed focus on professional services Interviewees: Tamalin Morton, Priceline Pharmacy General Manager …
‘You’re not retailers.’
Women in pharmacy were urged to develop a strong business plan and identity at a Melbourne conference this week Pharmacists do more than just sell products, pharmacy finance expert Frank …
Govt has locked in ‘protection racket’ for Guild: PPA
The pharmacist union has criticised a health amendment bill that removed the location rules sunset clause Three weeks ago, the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits – Budget and Other Measures) …