News
Major overhaul of Professional Practice Standards; Sim
And PSA national president reminds Health Minister “pharmacists are your solution to a stronger primary care” A major “next generation” rebuild of Professional Practice Standards (PPS) was launched on the …
Early start to 8CPA talks under consideration
Next CPA must be about “more than dispensing revenue”, Minister says Negotiations for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) could be brought forward, in response to concerns around 60-day dispensing. …
UTI trial expanding
The NSW UTI trial is about to be expanded, based on its success A statement from NSW Health says that thousands of women are set to benefit from timely access …
Top pharmacists named
A multi-award-winning Canberra pharmacist has just been named Pharmacist of the Year The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the recipients of its 2023 Excellence Awards. Alongside award sponsor Symbion, …
Double dispensing safety net needed: Tyrrell
Government urged to compromise on 60-day dispensing roll out to protect the viability of community pharmacies Compromise will be critical to ensuring rural communities retain access to pharmacist-delivered health services …
TWC maps plans for the future
A health app, eCommerce and digital marketing initiatives are all key focuses for the TerryWhite Chemmart brand over the next few years TerryWhite Chemmart has celebrated a Supplier Forum in …
Specialty pharmacy not the future, but already a cornerstone
A focus on specialty pharmacy is a key aspect of the SHPA’s newly-released vision of the immediate future for the profession Earlier this week (24 July 2023) the Society of …
Pharmacy Council opens nominations for Accreditation Committee
Nominations are being sought to fill four vacancies on the Australian Pharmacy Council’s Accreditation Committee The Australian Pharmacy Council is seeking four individuals to fill positions on its Accreditation Committee. …
Vaccine toolkit
FIP has launched a new toolkit which encourages a “life-course” approach to vaccination by the pharmacy profession The toolkit recognises that health is shaped by a series of events that …
Sigma makes strategic hire
Pharmaceutical wholesaler Sigma Healthcare Limited names new chief financial officer (CFO) Sigma Healthcare has confirmed Mark Conway will join the group’s management team as CFO from 1 November. Sigma CEO, …
Nurses ready to ease primary care burden
Governments are being urged to invest in nursing to fill gaps in primary care services Nurses have the skills to play a greater role in managing and treating minor ailments …
World news wrapup: 27 July 2023
Pharmacists get the green light to prescribe; academic retains job after suspension over criticism of a political leader’s handling of Texas’s opioid crisis; UK committee slams government’s failure to meet …