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‘Any additional capacity’ in pharmacy needed to combat overdose
Unintentional overdose deaths involving benzodiazepines continue to rise, as one expert points out the vital preventive role pharmacists play The Penington Institute has revealed that in 2022, there were 2,356 …
Why Australians recommend their pharmacy (or not)
Almost two-thirds of Australians have a regular pharmacist or pharmacy, new data shows The Australian Healthcare Index (August 2024) has shown that it’s the staff who influence people to recommend …
No opposition from ACCC to Icon acquisitions
Competition watchdog paves way for hospital pharmacy group to set up radiation oncology clinics at two sites in Queensland Plans for Icon Group to establish new radiation oncology clinics are …
PharmX on ‘solid financial footing’
Electronic ordering and invoicing firm, PharmX Technologies, is reporting “a strong cash balance”, despite the impact of a Victorian Supreme Court ruling PharmX is forecasting that it will close out …
Aussies missing out on medicines due to cost
The cost of living crisis is hitting hard as three-quarters of Australians make health care changes to make ends meet And low-to-middle income earners are particularly affected, according to new …
Prescribing framework review
Ahpra is set to review the Prescribing Competencies Framework – Embedding quality use of medicines into practice, second edition Ahpra noted in a statement that the framework, originally developed and …
Shingles vaccination reaches new high
New data from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance shows the widened availability of Shingrix has had a significant impact on jab rates The NCIRS notes that on …
Poll: Are pharmacy conferences becoming too expensive to attend?
Conferences provide an opportunity for pharmacists to connect with their peers, but with cost-of-living pressures mounting are they becoming too expensive to attend? Pharmacy events offer pharmacists a chance to …
NT pharmacists set for scope expansion
Christmas is set to come early for patients in the NT, with pharmacist-initiated UTI treatment to start in December Northern Territory-based pharmacists will see their scope of practice expand before …
Union welcomes ‘right to disconnect’
Guild urged to monitor members’ behaviour to ensure compliance with new ‘right to disconnect’ legislation Employee pharmacists “should not be expected to resolve clinical or business issues outside their regular …
The week in review
Politicians talk paid placements and vaping, while organisations looked at medicines shortages and we rounded up research and business news The Greens told Parliament that all students, not just those …
Pharmacy generosity helps sick kids
Blooms The Chemist has now donated more than $2 million to help Make-A-Wish Australia grant life-changing wishes for sick kids Celebrating the milestone, Blooms The Chemist said that since 2016 …