Prison term for fraud, opioid supply
A pharmacist has been sentenced to four years’ prison after pleading guilty to a conspiracy that involved healthcare fraud and illegal distribution of opioids Ray Ashley Dixon, a pharmacist who …
Looking at Aboriginal vaccine uptake
Nearly a third of survey respondents were unaware of their eligibility for free influenza vaccination, and more than half believed the vaccine could cause flu Researchers from the University of …
A script solution
Fred IT has been chosen as a winner in innovation for its WhatsApp prescription solution, with trials now in the works Fred IT Group is one of five winners of …
Men, and those aged 36-45 at higher risk of complaint
Fewer than 1% of pharmacists accounted for nearly a third of all complaints in Australia, according to new research A review of data on all pharmacists registered to practise in …
‘I’m loving being a pharmacist right now.’
In our latest Staff Spotlight, we speak with Alicia Martin, community pharmacist at Capital Chemist Wanniassa in the ACT 1. What kind of activities do you do over the course …
Diabetes med cardio boost
A multinational study involving Australian researchers has found more evidence for cardiovascular benefits associated with the newest group of oral medications used to treat type 2 diabetes New research has …
‘There is still a higher-than-normal level of anxiety in pharmacy.’
Calls to PSS during the most acute phase of COVID-19 increased by 88%, with most related to the pandemic as well as stress, anxiety and patient care There was an …
Clinical interventions ‘collateral damage’ in 7CPA funding
The clinical interventions program is no longer continuing from 1 July, but there is scope for future investment in areas such as aged care and mental health On 18 June, …
A ‘tireless’ campaigner for refugee rights
A NSW pharmacist has been recognised with a humanitarian award for her work supporting refugees Veronica Nou, a pharmacist and proprietor of two Western Sydney pharmacies, is the winner in …
‘Unfair’ PhARIA system set to be scrapped
Govt estimates about 800 more pharmacies will be able to access rural support under new classification rules set to roll out over the next year In announcing the 7CPA last …
‘Can you imagine when the COVID-19 vaccine comes out?’
A “massive clause” about vaccination in the 7CPA means that moves to grant pharmacists access to the National Immunisation Program will shift up a gear A clause in the Seventh …
‘Most or all pharmacies will get an increase on the 1 July.’
New 7CPA sees “modest increase” in dispensing remuneration as Guild locks in funding and volume-based adjustment mechanism with government The Commonwealth will be contributing $11.7 billion towards pharmacy remuneration for …