Pharmacist substance abuse presents ‘high risk’ to public
After multiple legal cases involving substance abuse this year, experts are warning pharmacists to consider how personal issues can start to affect work life While impairment among pharmacists is relatively …
Hospital pharmacists urge focus on workforce strategy
Workforce strategy, funding boost welcomed amid ‘pharmacist burnout and dissatisfaction’ The SHPA has welcomed the ACT 2022-23 Budget, handed down this week by Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr, but …
RMMRs changing lives, with on-site pharmacists on the way
First study of its kind finds RMMRs reduce mortality by nearly 5% among older Australians in residential aged care facilities, providing “strong basis” for incoming Royal Commission changes Researchers have …
Pharmacist push as vax for younger kids cleared
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine given green light for at-risk kids aged 6 months to 5 years as Guild calls for pharmacist administration age to be lowered The Federal Government has accepted …
‘Common-sense’ changes secure access for critical medicine
Pharmacists no longer “stuck in the middle” as access to PBS-subsidised hydromorphone oral solution secured Changes to the PBS listing of hydromorphone oral solution from Monday 1 August mean pharmacists …
‘Frustrated and unhappy’: Criticism over RAT program changes
Concerns raised over changes to the concessional RATs program as Guild receives angry calls from members of the public The Pharmacy Guild Tasmania branch has already received numerous calls from …
‘An exciting opportunity.’
New pharmacy services guidelines launched for key group, with all pharmacists encouraged to update their knowledge The PSA has launched new guidelines for pharmacy support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
Health system ‘failing’ Aussies with disability: report
New report finds multiple barriers to safe medicines use in people living with disability, and strong need for improved access to pharmacists and pharmacies The PSA has launched a new …
The week in review
Disaster payments, RATs, the pharmacy trial and awards were in the headlines this week… RATs & disaster payments This week, we heard that the government changed its mind over its …
Vaping fine handed down
TGA issues fine for over $30k for unlawful advertising The TGA has issued 12 infringement notices totalling $31,698 to a NSW-based individual for alleged unlawful advertising of disposable nicotine vaping …
Doctor group ‘spreading lies,’ says Guild
“Disgraceful”: The AMA has sledged the Qld Premier and Health Minister for allegedly failing to consult with communities about the pharmacy scope of practice pilot AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid …
‘I am super proud of my team.’
Blooms The Chemist Saratoga has been named 2022 Store of the Year at the pharmacy brand’s recent conference This week, more than 200 pharmacists, supplier partners, sponsors and guests gathered …