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‘Always more that can be done’ to manage skills shortage
The ranks of pharmacists have swelled by nearly 5,000 over the last five years – but the shortage persists, as a review looks at whether overseas practitioners could help The …
60-day dispensing ‘fight not over’: Ley
Former health minister calls for double dispensing decision to be “reversed” Pharmacists are being urged to get ready for a “very long fight” to force the government to roll back …
Health system needs change for deprescribing
Australia’s healthcare system needs to be reformed to better support deprescribing, expert says Efforts to improve quality use of medicines in Australia are being limited by the current health system, …
Tramadol to join anti-doping list
Pharmacists are being urged to familiarise themselves with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) list of prohibited substances Opioid medication, tramadol, will be added to the international anti-doping prohibited list when …
Tenecteplase shortage to continue
Boehringer Ingelheim has notified the TGA that its tenecteplase shortage will continue until the end of next year In August 2022, BI had told the Therapeutic Goods Administration that the …
Greenwood to leave Guild
Pharmacy Guild executive director Suzanne Greenwood is resigning as executive director, after overseeing four years of change and reform in the sector Guild national president Professor Trent Twomey has announced …
Preparing for pandemics
Investing in science and innovation is one of six key areas of development needed to prepare for future pandemics, the International Pharmaceutical Federation says in a new report “Pandemic preparedness, …
Medicines administration course launched
Pharmacists are encouraged to start their full scope of practice journey with new medicines administration course The Australasian College of Pharmacy has launched the national Medicines Administration Course for all Australian pharmacists. …
Chemist Warehouse resumes China expansion
Seventh store in less than four years opens in Chongqing “with substantial expansion plans on the horizon”. Chemist Warehouse has begun to ramp up expansion of its Chinese operation again …
Cheaper medicines don’t have to cost pharmacy
Efforts to cut medicines costs should not come at the expense of community pharmacies, a new pharmacy owner says Moves to implement 60-day dispensing under the government’s current model will …
CommBank looks for silver lining in industry report
Despite “sharp decline” in optimism industry can “adapt to…changing landscape” from 60-day dispensing The disruption of 60-day dispensing will prompt many pharmacies to speed up plans to increase more diversified …
Pharmacists plan Canberra demonstration
Community pharmacists from across Australia will march on Parliament House next month as the profession continues its campaign against 60-day dispensing Thousands of pharmacists, pharmacy students, and patients will descend …