Trading hours of PBS-approved pharmacies
What hours are PBS pharmacies required by law to trade? Stephanie McGrath explains Pharmacy law perspective Section 98(3) of the National Health Act allows the Secretary to cancel a PBS …
The pitfalls in franchise agreements
There continue to be a number of pitfalls prevalent with pharmacy franchise agreements, says Stephanie McGrath On 26 October 2018, I wrote an article on franchise agreement pitfalls. Over three years …
Electronic execution and remote witnessing: latest developments
Stephanie McGrath takes an updated look at everything pharmacists need to know Further to my article https://ajp.com.au/columns/electronic-execution-and-remote-witnessing/ on 12 April 2021, there have been more developments in this space. The …
Electronic execution and remote witnessing
What are the latest developments that pharmacists need to know? Stephanie McGrath explains The Electronic Transactions Act 1999 (Cth) permits transactions to occur electronically. However, this legislation does not apply …
Extension of pandemic entitlements for health sector employees
What you need to know: a guide by Stephanie McGrath What is Schedule X? On 8 April 2020 the Fair Work Commission issued a decision on pandemic leave for Health Sector …
The new normal
As Australia starts to look at life in a COVID-normal environment, Steph McGrath explores how pharmacists, their colleagues and employees are adapting to the consequences of the pandemic As the …
Are you audit ready?
The best way to survive an audit is to be prepared, writes Stephanie McGrath Each State and Territory in Australia has its own Act governing pharmacy ownership in respect of …
COVID-19 and leasing: Commonly asked questions for tenants
Am I entitled to rent relief? And what do I need to do to access it? Stephanie McGrath provides some answers Most states and territories have adopted the Federal Government’s …
Looking closer at lease incentives
Are they repayable to a landlord if a tenant breaches the lease? Stephanie McGrath investigates An incentive is something offered to a tenant by a landlord when striking a lease …
Spotlight on new legislation
What does the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2019 mean for pharmacists? Stephanie McGrath investigates Following on from my article in the AJP on 31 May 2019 the National …
Change brewing for tenants
What do amendments to Victoria’s Retail Leases Act mean for pharmacy? Stephanie McGrath takes a look The recent Retail Leases Amendment Bill in Victoria introduced changes to leases for retail …
12 days of Christmas
A homage to pharmacy in 2019, written by Stephanie McGrath On the first day of Christmas what happened in pharmacy? Influenza vaccinations for free* On the second day of Christmas …