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‘Unwelcome surprise’ in store for pharmacy scope patients: docs
The RACGP has slammed planned remuneration for pharmacy scope trial pharmacies, as the AMA schedules a meeting with the Health Ombudsman and the Guild says the trial offers choice The …
What you said
Scope of practice expansion, HMR reporting, and Chemist Warehouse are on our readers minds. Here’s a selection of recent comments we’ve received The Queensland scope of practice pilot program, questions …
Ten-year ban for sex offences
A Sydney pharmacist’s “abhorrent” behaviour meant he was not a suitable person to practise the profession, a Tribunal has found The Civil and Administrative Tribunal NSW has banned former pharmacist …
Salaries spike as pharmacists ‘demand’ change in work hours
Pharmacist salaries have risen considerably over the past year, as some metro positions crack six figures in the face of a serious skills shortage and profession-wide burnout Both permanent and …
Musk plugs weight loss drug on Twitter
Wild card billionaire puts new, trim look down to fasting and taking semaglutide prep Wegovy Mercurial South African billionaire Elon Musk has sent social media into a minor swirl again …
‘Above and beyond’: Queensland pharmacists awarded
Pharmacists advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and end-of-life care, and a long-time pharmacy mentor, have been recognised for their achievements The PSA Queensland branch presented its annual …
Chemist Warehouse Australia’s 12th biggest private company
Disruptive chain boosted its estimated revenue by over 4% since previous year, according to Top 500 ranking. Chemist Warehouse, with a revenue of almost $2.6 billion last financial year, has …
The week in review
Hospital pharmacy issues come to the fore, as the Queensland scope pilot is announced and Chemist Warehouse speaks out on possible free scripts There was big news from Queensland this …
Pharmacy scope trial compared to fast food
After the final scope of the North Queensland Pharmacy Trial was announced, doctor groups have attacked it as “second class treatment” The scheme will see pharmacists engage in post-graduate training …
mRNA death to be investigated by coroner
Existing warning about myocarditis to be strengthened after first official Australian death from an mRNA jab The TGA convened an external expert group after a young woman in her 20s …
Recognised for digital brilliance
Pharmacist Erica Tong has been recognised in the 2022 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Awards Dr Tong, who is Chief Pharmacy Information Officer and Deputy Director of Pharmacy at Alfred …
New cancer guidance
FIP has released new guidance on the knowledge and skills recommended for pharmacists to practise cancer care This includes not only the biology of cancer and cancer medicines, but also …