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Guild shifts election cycle
Changes to the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s constitution were made late last year and will extend the organisation’s election cycle to four years. The amendments lodged with the Fair Work …
Should pharmacy be exempt from payroll tax?
A leading pharmacist says if GPs are exempt from payroll tax, community pharmacy should be exempt too “No one likes payroll tax, but it’s a well-known cost of running a …
$7 a month for all eligible generics
Amazon has announced a new service whereby its Prime members can get all of their eligible generic medicines for a small fee – including delivery Pulmonologist and chief medical officer …
‘The salary for pharmacists is going through the roof.’
Few pay attention to the “atrocious” award, says one pharmacy employment expert, outlining changes in how early careers are unfolding… and how one pharmacist charges $110 an hour Sue Muller, …
PSA CEO search deadline looms
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) hunt for departing CEO, Mark Kinsela’s successor, is entering its final days ahead of the 29 January deadline for applications. Canberra-based firm, Cantlie …
Trust your gut feelings
A vital part of being a good pharmacist is knowing when to refer, writes Karalyn Huxhagen Pharmacists are often the first port of call for customers seeking an opinion as …
World news wrapup: 25 January 2023
Christian pharmacy worker sues CVS over conscientious objection sacking; 20% pay rise for some Irish pharmacists; fatal dispute in California Fort Worth, Texas: A nurse practitioner is suing pharmacy giant …
PSA repeats call for MBS payments as Medicare reform looms
Plea for more pharmacist involvement comes as RACGP demands GPs be front and centre in any reform As the Federal Government signals the start of significant changes to Medicare the …
AI could aid in writing prescriptions; Bill Gates
As artificial intelligence comes of age, Microsoft founder talks about its benefits for health…and possible job losses The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) could have huge potential benefits for healthcare …
Technology lagging on pharmacists’ needs
Gaps in the development of health information communication technology (ICT) may hinder the “inevitable” implementation of pharmacist prescribing, researchers warn. A review of 20 existing health ICT evaluation frameworks, …
GuildLink drives MedAdvisor revenue growth
Medication management platform, MedAdvisor’s acquisition of GuildLink is bearing fruit with the former Guild Group subsidiary making a significant contribution to the firm’s revenue growth. Announcing its 2023 financial …
New HCF deal promises cheaper Ramsay pharmacy prices
Members of nation’s 3rd largest health fund to receive discounts on pharmacy products An extended deal between HCF and Ramsay Health Care will give discounts for the private health fund’s …