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Stop-gap diabetes drug vanishes from market
Meanwhile imported Ozempic and Trulicity is out there…if patients can find it – it’s just not subsidised and up to pharmacies to decide price, says Health Department A type-2 diabetes …
The week in review
It’s been all about pharmacists working to the top of their scope this week, as more states make changes and fiery debate from GPs continues Victorian premier Daniel Andrews announced …
We’re ready to extend services right now: Tas Guild
Pharmacy stakeholders react to the news that Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff has asked the Department of Health to immediately look at extending pharmacists’ role Some potential changes could take place …
Pharmacists ‘saved my bacon,’ writes prominent doc
One leading doctor writes that politicians won’t admit liability for any “train wreck” due to pharmacist prescribing… while another pens a piece fully supporting expanded pharmacist scope The debate over …
Smaller pharmacies ‘unable to compete’ on free scripts, salaries
NZ community pharmacies are feeling the squeeze from “critical” staff shortages, with corporate-owned pharmacies and chains like Chemist Warehouse blamed for exacerbating the issue A New Zealand pharmacy owner has …
GP prices send patients to pharmacy
New research shows more than 10% now check with local pharmacist first on health issues A decline in bulk-billing, GP prices hikes and shortages have all had an effect in …
Frewen lauded, thanks pharmacist vaccinators
Lieutenant General Frewen awarded Pharmacy Guild Distinguished Service Medallion The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Distinguished Service Medallion has been awarded to Lieutenant General John Frewen in recognition of his achievements as Coordinator General of …
All parties urged to support pharmacist scope trials
The GP shortage doesn’t justify extending the powers of pharmacists, says a leading doctor as the RACGP attacks Victoria’s announcement on scope of practice The Royal Australian College of General …
Chemist Warehouse snares prestige Melbourne site
CWH owners consortium pays over $5m for “prime strip retail property” in upmarket suburb as existing CWH Melbourne site also sells A group of Chemist Warehouse owners has paid $5.325 …
“Lumpy” licensing lag hits AFT profits
Kiwi pharmaco behind Maxigesic sees net profits down 2/3 year-on-year but leadership remains upbeat about the future Lower licencing income and increased growth in spending were factors which saw the …
Interim extension for pharmacist role
Tasmania plots a review of pharmacists’ scope of practice – but it’s getting started on changes in the meantime Jeremy Rockliff, premier of Tasmania and its minister for health, has …
PSA and PDL join forces
Two pharmacy sector leaders pledge to work together on medicines safety and support for pharmacists The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has entered into a new partnership with Pharmaceutical Defence Limited, …