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Leaders lauded
Pharmacists, technicians and teams have all been recognised for their contribution to the profession Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has congratulated a series of teams and individuals at the conclusion of …
World news wrapup: 21 November 2024
Britain’s community pharmacy network is on the precipice, with fresh government funding needed to ensure its survival, while US pharmacies are being urged to look beyond the dispensary for revenue …
Moving beyond the standard route
“Not being afraid of being wrong”: AJP podcast host Carlene McMaugh speaks to Adam Livori about the lessons from his varied career in pharmacy, covering nuclear pharmacy and research, running …
‘Change is overdue’
Healthcare system needs “a reboot”, rather than patchwork solutions, Guild leader says Politicians are being urged to commit to enabling pharmacists to deliver “more treatments to patients, safely, efficiently and …
Concurrent funding for aged care pharmacists and RMMRs needed
Petition calls for RMMRs to be funded alongside aged care on-site pharmacists Withdrawing funding for Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs) is not in the best interests of patients, a petition …
‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ title announced
New extended Masters qualification will allow pharmacy graduates to use ‘Doctor’ title Graduates of a new Level 9 Extended Masters of Pharmacy degree will earn the title of Doctor of …
Changes to PI on ages, dosing incoming
Promethazine hydrochloride should not be given to children under six, warns TGA following investigations The Product Information (PI) for Phenergan will soon change to extend a contraindication from children less …
Summing it up
Molnupiravir accounts for largest share of Covid-19 oral antiviral market, government expenditure: drug utilisation committee Molnupiravir (Lagevrio) is the most popular Covid-19 antiviral of choice, according to new data published …
In scarce supply
New SSSI allows pharmacists to substitute different brands and strengths of estradiol patches due to scarcity With serious shortages of estradiol transdermal patches, new legislation allows pharmacists to supply patches …
CAPS seeks to ‘rock the vote’
Community pharmacists are being urged to make their voices heard in the Pharmacy Council of NSW elections Advocacy group, Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS), is calling on pharmacists to …
2024 Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards winners announced
Four outstanding pharmacists have been recognised at the Emeritus Lloyd Sansom AO Distinguished Lecture Series The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced the recipients of the Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards, …
‘The PBAC has not put a cap’
Opposition health spokesperson grills department officials over their management of a spike in submissions for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee The November 2024-2025 Supplementary Budget Estimates have seen officials say …