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How should OTC analgesics be displayed?
Should paracetamol and ibuprofen be displayed for sale where children can reach them? What about right next to chocolate bars? One stakeholder weighs in The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of …
Transaction fees drive MedAdvisor growth
The introduction of new transaction fees is contributing to revenue growth for MedAdvisor Solutions Transaction fees for vaccinations and “services associated with Project STOP” are already boosting medication management software …
TGA seizes 500k illegally imported vapes
Authorities detain vapes worth more than $15 million in largest bust ever The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Victoria Police have seized almost 500,000 allegedly illegally imported vapes, as part …
Lockdown closures led to PBS cancellation
A pharmacy owner has taken her appeal against a decision to cancel her PBS approval to the Federal Court – and been knocked back She had closed her pharmacy, located …
Man dons pink wig to rob CWH
A Tasmanian man said he was “stealing flat out” over his string of perfume thefts at discount chemists Luke White has fronted the Launceston Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty …
Did wave of protest fail to break?
Did the community pharmacy sector actually rush to express worry about the proposed Chemist Warehouse-Sigma merger, as expected? In March 2024, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission opened an “informal …
Pharmacy triumphs in ‘particularly inspiring’ contest
Camden Day and Night Pharmacy Wins 2024 Australian Small Business Pharmacy Champion Award Camden Day and Night Pharmacy has been nationally recognised in the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, taking top …
NIPVIP payments to be indexed
The health minister has announced that pharmacists will be funded to provide free flu and other NIP jabs in aged care and disability homes And the NIPVIP payments for pharmacists …
The week in review
An update from the Scope of Practice Review, Chemist Warehouse news and conscientious objection hit the headlines this week The Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of …
The dangerous waters of gifting
Can I accept gifts from my patients? What happens if they leave me something in their will? The AJP takes a look at boundaries around accepting gifts A recent article …
Costs hinder recruitment of overseas pharmacists
Hundreds of overseas-trained pharmacists are ready to come to Australia, but sponsorship costs and internship requirements are limiting opportunities Pharmacy workforce shortages are being exacerbated by costs associated with recruiting …
An upgrade for TWC loyalty scheme
TerryWhite Chemmart has introduced a new evolution of its loyalty program with the launch of REWARDS Plus According to the banner group, REWARDS Plus is a significant step forward in …