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“Convenience and accessibility”
An evaluation of the first pharmacist-administered vaccinations in WA has shown positive results for patient and practitioner A team from Curtin University’s School of Pharmacy has evaluated the first run of …
Pharmacy deals with conflicts transparently: Tambassis
Guild national president George Tambassis defends the sale of complementary medicines and other retail products in pharmacy On Wednesday, Tambassis appeared alongside AMA South Australian branch president Dr Janice Fletcher on …
How can pharmacy raise pay rates?
There’s no doubt wages for pharmacists have become dismal – to the point where many are considering leaving the profession But what can be done about it? AJP ran a …
Roche to leave API, thanked by Guild
API CEO and managing director Stephen Roche is set to step down, to be replaced by Richard Vincent. Vincent is currently API’s general manager of Business Development, Operations and Strategy. …
‘Labiaplasty’ on the rise in teens
Australian GPs are receiving genital cosmetic surgery requests from girls as young as 15 A world-first survey exploring GP experiences of cosmetic female genital surgery reveals girls as young as …
Caution required for biosimilars
While they present a cost-saving opportunity, safety data on biosimilars is still limited, warns IBD specialist There is an absence of data on adverse reactions or potential development of anti-drug …
World news wrapup: 6 October 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Munich, Germany: A German pharmacy got more from its promotional advertising monitors than it bargained for when the monitors …
‘Your staff cannot presume criminality on the basis of someone’s skin.’
A Melbourne woman has written an open letter to Priceline on Facebook complaining of being racially profiled Hiwot Birhane, who is of Ethiopian background, and six friends, went to the …
Draft revision of Quality Care standard: Guild wants feedback
The Pharmacy Guild is looking for feedback on the proposed revised draft of the Australian Standard for Quality Care Pharmacy. The proposed draft AS 85000:2016 Quality Care Community Pharmacy Standard …
Patients support pharmacy after suspicious fire
A Perth pharmacy has received overwhelming support from its customers following a suspicious fire over the weekend The front windows of the Corfield Street Family Chemist in Gosnells were smashed …
Report: 80% of Chinese clinical drug trial results “fabricated”
A government review of trials for new pharmaceutical drugs has revealed large-scale fraud in the industry According to Chinese publication Economic Information Daily, the country’s State Food and Drug Administration …
The importance of connectivity
Expert tips on making today’s interconnected world work to enhance your patient service and support A panel session at the recent Pharmacy Connect conference explored the theme of ‘how to …