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The week in review
As Australians head to the polls this weekend for the Voice Referendum, we wrap up another busy week in pharmacy CAPS has written to GPs, saying that 60-day dispensing won’t …
Pharmacists urge breaking of ADHD barriers
Two pharmacists have represented the SHPA in advocating for the role of pharmacists in supporting patients with ADHD The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia’s Jerry Yik and Natalie Tasker …
‘One of life’s true gentlemen’
Leaders of the profession pay tribute to John Coppock as he steps back from official pharmacy after a lifetime of service ‘One of life’s true gentlemen’ is set to retire …
Queensland pollies recognise community pharmacists
The Queensland branch of the Guild has recognised some key players in the state with awards The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Queensland Branch has held its fifth annual parliamentary reception …
Automatic UTI follow-up text recommended
SMS messages could be used to check in on women who receive treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) through a proposed pharmacy-initiated program in South Australia Criticism of follow-up …
President required for Pharmacy Council of NSW
Nominations open for Pharmacy Council of NSW president and deputy president roles Members of the Pharmacy Council of NSW are invited to put themselves forward to take on the president …
Put patients ahead of government savings
Doctors urged to focus on delivering “optimal patient clinical care” over “government savings” Pharmacy advocacy group, the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) to consider if their patients will benefit …
Arrests made over rash of Gold Coast robberies
Queensland Police make a breakthrough in a string of pharmacy break-ins and other offences across the Gold Coast Police have made a statement regarding the arrest of a 42-year-old man …
Young pharmacists key to shaping profession’s future
Early career pharmacists (ECPs) need to be involved in leading the expansion of the profession’s scope of practice, Ayomide Ogundipe says Australia’s pharmacy sector is amid a “paradigm shift in …
ATAGI recommends additional Covid booster for over 75s
Australians aged 75 years and over are being advised to get an additional Covid-19 jab The Australia Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has issued fresh recommendations regarding booster doses …
Pharmacy bodies speak out in support of Voice
Professional organisations unite to show their support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Ahead of Saturday’s (14 October 2023) referendum on the Voice to Parliament, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists …
World news wrapup: 12 October 2023
Walgreens staff walk off the job in protest at conditions; French pharmacists slam lack of transparency on shortages; pregnant woman given misoprostol in dispensing error US: More than 200 Walgreens …