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AMA warns against independent pharmacist prescribing
Medical lobby group accused of crying ‘wolf’ in submission on pharmacist prescribing Plans to implement an endorsement for pharmacists to prescribe autonomously “risk worsening patient outcomes”, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) …
Mentorship and learning, it’s a lifelong thing
A sneak peek at some of the topics of note in our July AJP edition, where we examine what makes a successful mentor relationship If I look back on my …
Council offers skills assessment extension
Policy change to allow overseas pharmacists waiting to secure an internship or visa, to extend the validity period of their Skills Assessment Outcome Overseas pharmacists who have passed an Australian …
PSA branches confirm leaders
PSA branch committees name leadership teams for 2026/27 term A mixture of established figures and fresh voices will take the reins of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s branch committees for …
TGA issues warning over sexual enhancement supplements
Regulator pledges to clamp down on unapproved products containing prescription-only medicines Patients are being urged not to use unapproved sexual enhancement products, saying they may pose a serious health risk …
Ferrari-loving fraudster back in dispensary
Suspended pharmacist “appeared to be working” in store, despite 200-metre bail ban A Sydney pharmacist who is awaiting sentencing after entering a guilty plea in relation to a $5.1 million …
Collaborative pharmacist prescribing boosts safety: study
Patients feel more included and better informed when pharmacists are involved in the prescribing process in hospital, research reveals Results from a cross-sectional survey show patients trust pharmacists as medicines experts …
PharmX announces first step in Sigma alliance
Technology provider to launch vertically integrated gateway solution at Sigma’s New Zealand distribution centre PharmX is set to support Sigma Healthcare with the launch of its gateway solution when the …
Butler confirms new PBS listings for July
July will be a “bumper month for cheaper medicines” with treatments for cancer and chronic conditions being listed on the PBS, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing says Patients …
CWH defends AI wearable cameras
The retail and pharmacy giant says the technology won’t impinge on patient privacy Chemist Warehouse (CWH) says artificial intelligence (AI) wearable cameras deployed to several stores have “built-in privacy filtering” …
‘Seriously subpar’ pay offer forced pharmacists to act: union
The Victorian government’s latest pay deal for hospital pharmacists falls short of the agreement made with nurses A 24-hour stop-work action by hospital pharmacists and other allied health professionals on …
Average pharmacy sale prices hit record hit: broker
Strong demand from buyers combined with a limited supply of high-quality pharmacies is driving sale prices higher, a business broker says The average sale price for a pharmacy across Australia …