Guild election results revealed
Who are the new branch committee members for the upcoming three-year term? Results of the Pharmacy Guild Stage One branch elections, conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission, have been revealed. …
The week in review
Parliamentary debates, a new Qld Health Minister, and a Federal Court stoush made the headlines this week… Pharmacist politician Emma McBride waded into the e-cigarettes debate, saying there is no …
Over half of all complaints against pharmacists are about this one thing
What is the most common type of complaint against pharmacists? And who is most likely to lodge a notification? Ahpra reveals all in latest annual report Ahpra has released its …
Expanding the network
CWH opens second bricks-and-mortar store in China Nancy Jian, CEO of the Chemist Warehouse China Division, has this month announced the grand opening of the chain’s second store in China. …
Pharmacists front regulators over S8s and ORT
Are employee pharmacists or proprietors more likely to be called up before the regulators? And what are the best ways to avoid a complaint? “It’s been one of the busiest …
Pharmacy approval denied
A Federal Court stoush over the approval of pharmacy premises has ended with one applicant being ordered to pay appeal costs to the other The Federal Court has agreed with …
‘The chemist kept telling me I should not take it despite my doctor’s advice.’
Conflicting information from pharmacists on the safety and indication for aspirin in pregnancy may negatively influence adherence, say researchers Women with pre-existing medical comorbidities such as chronic hypertension, diabetes, autoimmune …
‘Badge of honour,’ says Evans
Paleo Pete Evans wins Bent Spoon award for a second time The Australian Skeptics’ Bent Spoon award has gone to former celebrity chef and television presenter Pete Evans – the …
Discount pharmacy chains handed cease-and-desist notices
While fines have been doled out in recent months, some argue regulation of therapeutic goods is just not good enough, citing weight loss products, hangover cures and homeopathy Therapeutic goods …
Pharmacy founders debut on rich list
Cathie Reid and Stuart Giles have made the AFR Rich List for 2020 with a net wealth of $550 million Brisbane-based pharmacists and partners Cathie Reid and Stuart Giles have …
An illustrious career
“I certainly put myself out of my comfort zone”: AJP speaks with 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Debbie Rigby The Brisbane-based consultant clinical pharmacist said she was absolutely thrilled to …
‘Don’t be afraid to speak up and stand out.’
AJP speaks with 2020 Early Career Pharmacist of the Year Samuel Keitaanpaa about pharmacist life in the Northern Territory and survival tips for other ECPs Last month, Sam Keitaanpaa was …