Brittle bones costing billions
Pharmacists are ideally placed to raise the issue of fracture prevention with patients, says Osteoporosis Australia Failure to prevent fractures in people aged 50 and over is costing the nation …
Amcal pathology screening gets thumbs up
The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia has backed the pathology health screenings rolled out through Sigma’s Amcal Pharmacy network this week Sigma Healthcare has partnered with SmartHealth to roll-out …
Diagnosis sparks app idea
Consider recommending this free app to patients who need support managing daily life in the face of chronic illness Melburnian Justin McLean (pictured above) was in his 40s, fit and healthy and …
7 social media stats
More men than women post selfies, nearly a third have talked about Donald Trump (covfefe!) on social media – and other surprising and not so surprising facts Sensis has released …
Forum: Codeine Upscheduling
An AusPharm member states: “I feel like I’m just not understanding something. Following an article on here today about what the Guild has to say about undermining our roles as …
The most neglected region in Australia
Barkly, Northern Territory has the highest rates of potentially preventable hospitalisations across five top chronic conditions – but experts say Health Care Homes could help The Atlas of Healthcare Variation, published this …
Opportunities to harness hospital pharmacist expertise
SHPA calls for a seat at the table in CPA negotiations, and praises sections of the King Review Interim Report The Interim Report of the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and …
The big debate: HMR versus MedsCheck
Recent pharmacy program changes have been criticised over perceived lack of funding for HMRs – but is there potential for them to be funded through the MBS in the future? The provision …
Forum: Absentee owners
“‘We have an invisible owner who has had nothing to do with the pharmacy and doesn’t communicate with us at all…’ Taken on its own it’s pretty gobsmacking quote. The situation …
Q&A: Sea change on Phillip Island
What is island life like for the pharmacists living and working alongside the penguins? AJP speaks with Greg Kossena, managing partner of Priceline Pharmacy Cowes. 1) How long has the …
King report suggests direct supply, removing CSO
CSO wholesalers say the King Review interim report options ‘lack rigour’, while Medicines Australia has concerns about the impact of potential changes to supply The interim report of the Review …
New PSA National President to tackle recognition, remuneration
PSA has announced Tassie pharmacist Shane Jackson will be taking over the presidency from 1 July Dr Shane Jackson, who holds a PhD in Pharmacy Practice, has been elected as …