COVID-19
AHPRA updates interns, preceptors
The Pharmacy Board has moved to reassure interns and advise preceptors of its next steps in helping them navigate placements and exams during the COVID-19 crisis The Board has assured …
Principles to protect the pharmacists of the future
Pharmacy students and educators are facing uncertainty thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, says AHPRA, which has moved to help ensure they graduate A unique multi-sector collaboration to protect Australia’s future …
Medication reviews expanded
The government has announced changes to HMRs and RMMRs including added follow-ups and broader referral pathways From Tuesday, accredited pharmacists will be allowed two additional follow-ups for Home Medicines Reviews …
What community pharmacy needs to survive the pandemic
A group of community pharmacists is calling for changes from Federal and State governments regarding PPE needs, the CSO, financial relief, NIP access and more The demand for community pharmacy …
Improve access to flu jabs: Guild
The AMA’s president has told Australians that there is “no need to pay for an inappropriate vaccine” for over-65s who want to be immunised against the flu Stakeholder groups are …
‘Such blatant racism can never be tolerated.’
Indigenous doctors warn that racism will cost lives, after a man was denied coronavirus testing and told it was only for “real Aborigines” The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association has issued …
Pope prays for pharmacists
Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for pharmacists, after leaving them out of a previous call Late last week at Mass at the Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City, …
Position vacant
What has Covid-19 shown us? One thing it reveals is Australia’s glaring need for a Chief Pharmacist, says Karalyn Huxhagen For me the biggest and most complex issue that …
Telehealth for pharmacists given go-ahead
Pharmacists will be able to undertake MedsChecks, Diabetes MedsChecks, HMRs and RMMRs via telehealth from next week, the Federal government has announced Eligible patients will be able to access medication …
Poll: Have you had access to enough PPE?
Pharmacy organisations call for more personal protective equipment following a number of deaths among frontline pharmacists across the world As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, it has become increasingly clear that …
Self-care and team building strategies
What are some ways pharmacists and pharmacy staff are managing stress in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s no secret that what has been happening in the world lately …
Crime roundup: robbery charges, defibrillators stolen
A man has been charged over an alleged armed robbery in Hobart’s northern suburbs Mainstream media have released dramatic footage of the arrest of a man after he allegedly held …