News
What you said
Readers speak out on the politics and impact of 60 day dispensing Our readers have been extremely active in responding to recent articles. Here’s a selection of some of our …
The week in review
The biggest story this week continues to be 60-day dispensing, which was debated in Parliament and which has inched a step closer Double dispensing came one step closer to reality …
Don’t let dry skin get your patients down
Skin dryness might be considered a minor complaint but, if left untreated, severely dry skin can progress to flaking, fissuring and infection, writes Leanne Philpott Dry skin is common for …
Only the most stable patients will be on 60 day scripts: AMA
“We’ve heard from pharmacists… that this will free up their time”, an AMA leader says about 60 day script move, while dismissing Guild report on financial hit to pharmacies The …
TWC names its best
Peter Fairgray has been named TerryWhite Chemmart’s Pharmacist of the Year TerryWhite Chemmart has held its 10th annual Masterclass event, in which it announced its Pharmacist of the Year Awards. …
Training misrepresentation a ‘serious matter’: Fair Work
A pharmacist signed her pharmacy assistant partner’s training plan – but their employer knew nothing about it A pharmacy assistant has applied to the Fair Work Commission for an unfair …
Student finalists announced
The PSA has announced the state and territory finalists for the 2023 Viatris Pharmacy Student of the Year award The national final is set to take place at PSA’s National …
60-day dispensing policy registered, first tranche announced
Double dispensing has now been registered as a policy, and the first tranche of medicines announced The Albanese Labor Government has released a list of the 92 drugs which will …
Pharmacists in tears, in ‘incredible distress’ – Senators tell of consultations
Greens Senator suggests bringing forward 8CPA negotiations to manage fallout from 60-day dispensing, saying the Party wants to avoid “unintended consequences” The controversial 60-day dispensing policy has now been registered …
PSA head takes on women’s health role
PSA national president Dr Fei Sim has been appointed to a leading role in women’s health The National Women’s Health Advisory Council has appointed a new co-chair to its Access, …
Out of sight, out of mind
June 1973: Reports emerge that Australia’s first government-owned pharmacies may be hidden from public view in the toilet section of health centres Reports had emerged in June 1973 that pharmacies …
Pharmacist confused, slurring and incoherent at work
A pharmacist was on duty with a blood alcohol concentration of around 0.30 and under the influence of benzodiazepines, when he fell over in the dispensary and had to be …