‘Are there any ways of avoiding this demise?’
A pharmacist has signalled concerns about the “demise of community pharmacy” in the UK Community pharmacy may be under significant threat having been “damningly considered” as an “incomplete profession” over …
WHO hits ‘pause’ on trial
The international health organisation has temporarily suspended the hydroxychloroquine arm within its COVID-19 treatment trial in light of recent findings World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has confirmed the …
Incoming 7CPA crucial for pharmacy viability
The next five years will be critical to lay the foundation for change, say pharmacists The 7CPA and the government’s 10-year Primary Health Care Plan will determine the profession’s sustainability …
Too many pharmacies on unsustainable rents?
Some pharmacies should consider downsizing and negotiating total rent – not just deferring payments – if they want to survive post-COVID-19, warns pharmacy business expert Pharmacies located in business districts …
‘I am putting my life at risk every single day.’
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff share reasons why they should have more recognition from the government during COVID-19, including through hazard pay A petition before Parliament is calling for hazard allowance …
5 questions about pharmacy employee rights
High dispensing rates, customer abuse, store cleaning… what are your rights to a healthy and safe pharmacy workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic? Pharmacy employers have a legal obligation to provide …
Telehealth: conducting medication reviews during COVID-19
What do pharmacists need to know about the recent ‘telepharmacy’ changes? The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of healthcare – and indeed pharmacy – as we know it. Since 21 April, pharmacists have been able to undertake a range …
‘Who takes responsibility for errors?’
RACGP shares concern over pharmacist metformin substitution plan, saying substitution without prescriber knowledge “leaves gaps in continuity of care” With current shortages for multiple brands of metformin modified-release 500mg tablets …
‘Where did all the stock go?’
AJP investigates the unprecedented medicine stock outs during February and March this year Small Pharmacies Group (SPG) has challenged the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) claim that increased demand caused …
Is pharmacist prescribing the ‘holy grail’ for the profession?
Pharmacist prescribing in Australia is nearly two decades behind that in the UK, but will doctors manage to retain medical dominance? There is room for further acceptance of prescribing as …
Pharmacists appeal for hazard allowance, tax break
A petition before Parliament and also running on Change.org is calling for hazard allowance and tax-free income for “bombarded” pharmacists and pharmacy staff “While most doctors are consulting online, we …
‘It’s been a rollercoaster of stock and no stock.’
Access to flu vaccine stock has been erratic in the face of “unprecedented” demand, though more should be reaching community pharmacies soon Health authorities have been pushing early influenza vaccination …