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‘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 …
Late hours pharmacist advice
Tasmanians can now seek advice from a pharmacist until midnight, seven days a week PSA has launched a Tasmanian Afterhours Advice Line, to support the health and wellbeing of all …
Scope of practice pilot to take off
The scope of the Queensland pharmacy pilot has been finalised, narrower than originally anticipated – but a leading GP still decries it as a “script writing exercise” Queensland minister for …
‘Queensland owes you.’
Pharmacists undoubtedly saved lives during the pandemic, says one Health Minister, as the Guild lauds some high achievers The Pharmacy Guild’s Queensland Branch has held its annual Parliamentary Reception, attended …
Ramsay to sell off some of its hospitals?
Collapse of takeover bid sees it plan to offload “a selection” to real estate landlords, according to finance media The collapse of a takeover bid by a US-led consortium has …
Amcal & Guardian celebrate their own
Eight gongs given as national conference concludes New Amcal/Guardian brand boss David Preston has praised all of the group’s team members for “delivering expert healthcare services and assistance to their …