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A ‘landmark’ program launches
New accreditation and recognition program will ‘transform pharmacy practice’ says hospital pharmacy leader The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has announced what it describes as a “landmark recognition …
Scope of practice trial extended
North Queensland Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot to be rolled out statewide Pharmacists throughout Queensland will be able to administer a broader range of vaccines and prescribe the oral …
Albanese leads World Pharmacists Day plaudits
Australia’s political leaders laud the profession’s efforts to support communities across the country in a World Pharmacists Day video Politicians of all stripes are backing pharmacists to play a greater …
A virtual success
Australian pharmacy school wins international award for a virtual pharmacy platform Monash University has won the International Pharmacy Federation’s (FIP’s) 2023 Pharmaceutical Education Organisational Award for its development of “MyDispense”, …
Record numbers to sit intern written exam
Australia’s pharmacy workforce set for boost with close to 1500 candidates set to sit the Australian Pharmacy Council’s intern written exam in October Moves towards rebuilding the pharmacy workforce following …
Seek succession opportunities
Aspiring pharmacy owners are being urged to approach older proprietors about working their way into ownership, a Guild leader says More young women should be involved in pharmacy ownership, Judy …
Week in review
Pharmacist prescribing trials captured the headlines this week, while pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, reported that 60-day dispensing is having little impact on its business Recruitment of pharmacists to participate in …
No new Ozempic scripts: TGA
Prescribers urged not to start new patients on Ozempic, as Novo Nordisk warns of supply shortages throughout 2024 Ozempic supplier, Novo Nordisk, is warning that supply of the diabetes medication …
Private label to drive retail growth: Sigma
Wholesaler plans to shift its retail strategy from consolidation to growth, with private label products set to play a key role Having consolidated its community pharmacy franchises under two brands …
Corum name change approved
Shareholders green light sale of Corum Group’s pharmacy software business, and new company name Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed pharmacy IT solutions firm Corum Group has received near unanimous support …
Celebrating the legends of pharmacy
Celebrating the enduring legacy of Terry and Rhonda White as they step back from pharmacy leadership After a remarkable career spanning over six decades in community pharmacy ownership, Terry and …
Recognising pharmacists
SHPA to unveil a new recognition program early next week Tom Simpson, SHPA national president, says it be a World Pharmacists Day to remember this year, as SHPA prepares to …