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Docs laud general practice pharmacists
Doctor and pharmacist stakeholder groups are calling for better funding for general practice-based pharmacists The Royal Australian College of GPs and Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) are calling for this …
Pharmacist prescribers need ‘confidence’
One pharmacist faces significant pushback from the medical profession while others are left “unsure” about expanded scope… but experts say it’s all about confidence Most pharmacists responding to the UTS …
World news wrapup: 1 May 2025
US naloxone program rumoured to be under threat; UK “unofficial pharmacist” sentenced; pharmacy key in pandemic planning Washington, D.C: The Independent has reported on a preliminary budget document which suggests …
Is health discounting paying off for Coles?
The major supermarket has seen quarterly sales jump after signalling a strategy shift to compete with health and home retailers Coles reported its supermarkets sales revenue (ex liquor) grew 3.7% …
Remove the HMR cap: Sim
Leading pharmacist calls for consistent loadings and flexibility when it comes to HMRs – as well as the removal of the cap on services Ahead of the 3 May 2025 …
MedAdvisor slashes headcount as earnings plunge
Pharmacy software company MedAdvisor’s quarterly revenue was almost half what it was the same time last year, as the US market “significantly underdelivered” The Melbourne-based software venture’s CEO said he …
‘I’ve seen lots of patients doing that’
People are “microdosing” weight loss drugs mainly due to cost or availability… a pharmacist and a GP who see this frequently share how they respond People are “microdosing” weight loss …
Supporting more contraceptive options for women
PBAC recommends new PBS listings for oral contraception plus treatment of atopic dermatitis and severe asthma in children The PBAC has recommended listing estetrol with drospirenone (Nextstellis) on the PBS …
Make sure asthma patients are protected
Pharmacists are being urged to encourage asthma patients to access NIP-funded flu shots Pharmacists should alert asthma patients that they can access influenza vaccines through the National Immunisation Program (NIP), …
Pill testing for Midnight Mafia
Festival goers to be encouraged to make safer choices as part of a state government’s pill testing trial this weekend Midnight Mafia at the Sydney Showground (Saturday 3 May 2025) …
ACOP uptake ‘slow:’ Sim
Ahead of the May 3 election, the PSA calls for better pay for pharmacists working in the aged care onsite pharmacist program AJP podcast host Carlene McMaugh has spoken to …
Pharmacist stole cash from colleagues’ wallets
Isolated and stressed by the Covid pandemic, a pharmacist misappropriated medicines including diazepam, Ritalin and fentanyl A pharmacist has been prohibited from providing any health service for two years, after …