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Aged care funding revealed
New government commitment gives ‘first opportunity’ to community pharmacy to provide aged care role, with Guild giving ‘in principle’ support The federal government has announced it is providing $333.7 million …
The top 12: feature articles
Ozempic, budget news, banner groups and the growth of credentialing: the 12 best read feature articles so far in 2024 These were our top 12 feature articles in the first …
Pharmacists set for scope expansion
Politicians back pharmacists to provide more services ahead of Northern Territory election Pharmacists’ scope of practice is set to be an election issue when NT voters head to the polls …
Pharmacist prescribing to supplement not replace GPs
Patients in North Queensland are already benefiting from improved access to healthcare through pharmacist prescribing services, the state’s Health Minister says Empowering pharmacists to treat common health conditions will ensure …
Guild wants pharmacy back on top
Guild aims to turn down price and pump up clinical services to restore pharmacists to top of Australia’s ‘trust charts’ Gradual cuts to the price of prescription medicines are a critical …
Fees help to drive MedAdvisor revenue growth
MedAdvisor says it expects fees to “build over time” to support licensing and health programs, as it reports a jump in revenue Medication software company MedAdvisor’s quarterly revenue climbed 32%, …
World News Wrapup: 25 July 2024
Irish pharmacists call for end to 16-year freeze on dispensing fees; CrowdStrike outage hits deliveries in the UK; Amazon Pharmacy launches in Japan with local support Dublin, Ireland: Small pharmacies …
Heart attack meds not consistent
Despite clear evidence of medication benefits during year after heart attack, low dispensing of key recommended medication classes has been found Medicine strategies following a heart attack vary from patient …
Top 10 checklist for adverse drug events developed
Experts agree on 10 most important signs and symptoms of psychotropic adverse events to condense into an easy-to-use checklist, with pharmacists “perfectly placed” to help Aged care workers can now …
Misleading ‘health hacks’ a risk: Sim
Patients urged to turn to pharmacists for healthcare advice rather than “unverified websites and online influencers” Pharmacists have a key role to play in correcting misleading health advice being proffered …
OTC vapes to be an ‘administrative nightmare’
Pharmacies that opt to supply nicotine vaping products OTC will, from 1 October, be required to submit paperwork for each sale, the Guild warns Legislation authorising pharmacies to dispense nicotine …
Placement putting pressure on students
“I am about to undergo my first four-week placement and will not be able to work to cover four weeks’ worth of rent”, pharmacy student says Pharmacy leaders are backing …