‘This bill won’t fix the crisis.’
Bill to reduce PBS safety net thresholds from 1 January 2020 has now passed both Houses, but Labor criticises government on medicines costs The National Health Amendment (Safety Net Thresholds) …
The week in review
Devastating bushfires across NSW and Queensland dominated headlines This week Aussies were on alert as bushfires swept large parts of NSW and Queensland. AJP spoke with pharmacists who were caught …
How much do US pharmacists get paid?
Pharmacists in Alaska earn an annual salary of AU$206,000 or $99 an hour, while even the worst-paid state in the US sees pharmacists earning AU$152,000 Latest statistics reveal the national …
‘Reckless disregard for patient safety.’
Sydney doctor struck off for seven years after ‘quack’ medical treatment led to a patient’s death A doctor has been struck off the medical register for at least seven years …
Who is most ethical?
Pharmacists second most ethical among those with whom Australians have personal contact, sitting just behind GPs A survey of more than 1,000 Australians reveals pharmacists are perceived to be among …
Legislation for e-scripts passed
Get ready to ditch the paper: New legislation provides framework for electronic prescriptions Legislative changes passed late last month are paving the way for the use of electronic prescriptions across …
‘Outstanding’ pharmacy recognised
Long-time community pharmacist and team win local business award Nick Logan Pharmacist Advice has been recognised as ‘Outstanding pharmacy 2019’ in the North Shore Local Business Awards this week. Mr …
How to save a life
Pharmacists and other health professionals provide a crucial role in supporting people who are struggling with mental illness or at risk of suicide Lauren* struggled in secret for years with …
A new partnership
MedAdvisor and Sigma Healthcare sign two-year agreement encompassing over 600 pharmacies across six banner groups MedAdvisor will provide custom-branded versions of the mobile application for promotion and use by a …
Students in the spotlight
Two students have been awarded the 2019 PDL Prize for Excellence, while others scooped a variety of prizes from across the sector UTS Master of Pharmacy first year student Martina …
Most influential people in pharmacy: Jarrod McMaugh
We speak to the next person in our 14 most influential people in pharmacy campaign, as voted by you Jarrod McMaugh Community pharmacist/managing partner, Capital Chemist Coburg North Project pharmacist, …
‘It’s about putting the patient at the middle of what you do.’
Bradley Butt is the Innovative Pharmacist of the Year for 2019 Bradley Butt, managing partner at Cooleman Court Pharmacy, Canberra was recognised as the UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year …
