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777 Nollamara takes the crown
The Guild Pharmacy of the Year is Pharmacy 777 Nollamara. Highly Commended in the Professional innovation was Friendlies High Wycombe; the winner was Pharmacy 777 Nollamara. Highly Commended in Community …
Live blog: APP2016 State of the Industry
AJP is at the APP2016 conference on the Gold Coast -follow us @AJPEditor Q&A: North Carlton pharmacist David Nolte has enquired why there are no pharmacists on Ice taskforces; David …
World pharmacy news roundup: 17 March 2016
Our weekly wrapup of pharmacy news from around the world Wales, UK: Welsh pharmacies may be affected by the UK Government’s planned 6% cuts to pharmacists’ fees and allowances, Chemist …
‘Dementia-friendly home’ app launched
The Dementia-Friendly Home app was launched by Alzheimer’s Australia,Vic today. Using interactive 3D game technology the tablet app provides carers with ideas to make their home more accessible for people living with dementia. …
NAPSA launches alumni network
NAPSA is launching its alumni membership at the Australian Pharmacy Professional (APP) conference this weekend. The launch of the alumni membership is the first step in establishing a widely awaited …
Five key medicines priorities
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia, the first pharmacy organisation to join the world-wide Choosing Wisely initiative, today gave full support to Choosing Wisely Australia: The Next Wave and …
61 tests, treatments that could cause harm
The Choosing Wisely Australia campaign has today released 61 recommendations of tests, treatments and procedures that may not be necessary and could cause harm to Australian patients. The 61 recommendations …
Friendlies High Wycombe: a suite of services
The prestigious Guild Pharmacy of the Year Award is set to be announced at this week’s APP2016 conference on the Gold Coast: in this series, AJP profiles the finalists “We …
Stick with the locals
Keep out the overseas giants, most Australian pharmacists believe Most Australian pharmacists support current ownership rules prohibiting ownership by overseas chains, though a substantial minority are open to the move, …
Joseph Foster is WA Intern of the Year
Joseph Foster has been named the PSA MIMS Western Australian Intern of the Year Award winner at the WA Excellence Awards, hosted by the PSA. The WA Excellence Awards also …
Pharmacies a ‘frontline opportunity’ in disaster
Pharmacies offer a frontline opportunity to engage in community disaster preparedness, says a leading Californian pharmacist. Speaking at the APhA’s 2016 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Balitmore, Maryland, California Pharmacists …
Pharmacy of the Year: meet the category winners
Three outstanding community pharmacies have been named category winners in the Guild Pharmacy of the Year Awards. The Guild Pharmacy of the Year Awards, conducted annually by the Pharmacy Guild …