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The week in review
The furore over 60-day dispensing continues, as pharmacists descended on Canberra to engage with MPs Pharmacists made their presence known in Parliament this week, and we heard that some Labor …
‘Massive punch in the teeth’ for pandemic helpers
Double dispensing could see careers hit hard before they’ve had time to take off, warns the owner of a former Pharmacy of the Year Amid the warnings of how 60-day …
Pharmacists conflate medicines shortages: Murphy
New TGA data shows four of the 325 medicines slated for 60-day dispensing are in short supply Pharmacists’ claims that double dispensing will exacerbate medicines shortages are not accurate, Professor …
New tobacco resource
FIP has published a new handbook for pharmacists to support tobacco cessation and treat tobacco dependence The International Pharmaceutical Federation’s new handbook has been developed in collaboration with an international group of …
Pharmacy cricket is back!
NSW win the (Pharmacy) Ashes in a thriller The NSW vs Victoria pharmacy cricket match was first contested in 1908, when pharmacist played for the ‘Chemists Interstate Challenge Cricket Shield’. …
Hypnotic sedative warning
The TGA is warning people not to take a sedative which has been withdrawn from clinical use in Australia The Therapeutic Goods Administration has become aware that the hypnotic sedative …
Fair pay needed for pharmacy services: Ryan
Funding for community pharmacy services needs to be “fair”, in light of the government’s plan to roll out double dispensing, Dr Monique Ryan, believes Australia needs to value the work …
Guild sidelined over alleged discussion protocol breach
Department of Health officials are engaging with pharmacy groups including Chemist Warehouse and wholesalers on 60-day dispensing, but not the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Talks between the Guild and the …
The Great War looms large
June 1918; After almost four years war in Europe dominates the AJP with the lead story “Pharmacists and the War”. The return of Major D.A. Cossar, staff pharmaceutical officer of …
Hotline showcases pharmacist skills
An innovative hotline created to answer prescriber questions about Covid-19 has now been wrapped up – and the pharmacists who staffed it have been thanked The Covid helpline sat under …
‘Every pharmacist should have a restorative support person’
A group of hospital pharmacists have learned how to provide – and receive – restorative support in a program which has helped participants feel heard and connected Karlee Johnston, lecturer …
Reprioritise reproductive health: SHPA
Hospital pharmacists have backed calls for full scope when it comes to reproductive health, to improve equitable care for women across the country The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia …