How did you celebrate World Pharmacists Day?
Pharmacists from across the profession celebrated the day in different ways, while organisations and MPs paid homage to the important role of pharmacists How did Aussie pharmacists celebrate World Pharmacists …
Interest in pharmacist services, GP access issues: Survey
New survey results show governments should “clear the way” for pharmacists to do more, argues Pharmacy Guild Many Australians would feel comfortable receiving a wider range of services from pharmacists …
Accreditation body to close
Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy to cease operation at the end of 2022, with accreditation to transition to the Australasian College of Pharmacy and PSA The Australian Association of Consultant …
Celebrating the profession
Here’s what leaders from across the pharmacy landscape had to say about this year’s theme for World Pharmacists Day Happy World Pharmacists Day to all of our valued readers! “Pharmacy …
Latest on naloxone, e-cigs and illicit drug use
Has use of non-prescribed pharmaceutical opioids and nicotine e-cigarettes changed since monitoring and new laws kicked in? New Aussie reports share the latest data… Researchers from the National Drug & …
Promising results for extended-release buprenorphine
A study has shown high treatment retention and adherence, reduced substance use and depression, and improved quality of life among those receiving monthly BUP-XR Community use of long-acting buprenorphine has …
Is texting an effective smoking cessation tool?
Text messaging interventions can help people quit smoking, says researcher in launching a new study that will compare tailored text messaging to the standard Quitline Tobacco smoking is still a …
Poll: Refusal to supply S8s policy
Following criticism of Chemist Warehouse over how it handles S8s, when do you think it’s reasonable for a pharmacy’ policy to dictate refusal to supply? People who have been denied …
A ‘new career opportunity for the pharmacy profession’
On-site pharmacists will replace 7CPA-funded program services to residential aged care homes, says Department of Health—but not everyone is happy with the decision The upcoming rollout of embedded aged care …
Injecting centre ‘clearly reduces harm’, argue researchers
Sydney’s Medically Supervised Injecting Centre has now supervised more than 1.2 million injections with zero deaths onsite An article marking the 21st anniversary of the Uniting Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting …
Meds safety reminder for pharmacists, patients
Pharmacy bodies reiterate importance of medicine safety, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic The PSA and SHPA are celebrating the World Health Organisation’s World Patient Safety Day today …
Keeping older people safe
Medicines use is expected to increase in our ageing population, putting more people at risk of harm—particularly those living in aged care. How can pharmacists best help? Medication issues and …