Forged scripts warning
The Pharmacy Board has reminded pharmacists to “remain vigilant” for stolen or fraudulent scripts The Board has reminded pharmacists to keep an eye out for stolen prescription pads and fraudulent …
Selfie skin checks?
A quarter of Australians are taking an estimated 100 million potentially life-saving snapshots a year, according to new research Almost one in four (24%) Australians have taken photographs of their …
Could pharmacists really help reduce emergency visits?
A study has found pharmacist intervention may potentially lead to reduced risk of ED visits and hospital readmissions Danish researchers have looked at the role of pharmacists in reducing hospital …
‘Out of touch’
Doctor slams AMA for its outrage over the proposed pharmacy pain trial Last week Health Minister Greg Hunt announced a $20 million trial program to help people suffering chronic pain, …
A new strategy
The National Asthma Strategy launched this week outlines a targeted approach for asthma care with a focus on children, and signals an increased role for pharmacists The National Asthma Council …
On the edge
40% of pharmacist readers say they have experienced burnout in the past, while a further quarter are undergoing it right now… so what are pharmacy organisations doing to help? “Burnout” …
Students shine at pharmacy conference
Good vibes and dance moves took centre stage at the NAPSA Congress Ball, with top members awarded for their dedication and enthusiasm Early last week pharmacy students descended upon Sydney …
Staff Spotlight
AJP chats with Matthew Scott, who has recently transitioned from intern to fully fledged pharmacist at Alfred Health in Melbourne 1. How have you found the transition from intern to pharmacist …
How good are pharmacists at antimicrobial stewardship?
According to this QLD study, they’re doing quite well at delaying ‘wait and see’ prescriptions – but improvements can be made A number of strategies have been trialled in primary …
Snapshot of the profession
The latest numbers from the Pharmacy Board, as pharmacy workforce continues to grow The Pharmacy Board of Australia has listed its registrant data for the period of 1 October to …
SHPA recommits support for upschedule
As the codeine wars continue, the hospital pharmacy society has reiterated its support for reducing the availability of codeine-containing medicines Late last week, Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendon Murphy …
Poll: Workplace stress and burnout
In your pharmacy career, have you ever felt yourself at the brink of burning out? “Burnout” is a psychological term coined in the 1970s that referred to the consequences of …