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Should double dispensing protests continue?
Protests against 60-day dispensing are set to continue, says CAPS – but what do readers think? In our most recent poll, the AJP asked whether it was time for members …
New Covid jab approved
The TGA has approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s Omicron XBB.1.5-adapted monovalent Covid-19 vaccine Pfizer and BioNTech SE announced on Wednesday (11 October) that the Therapeutic Goods Administration has authorised their Comirnaty …
Legislative changes needed for Shingrix
New legislation needed to enable pharmacists to provide Shingrix shots in four jurisdictions Plans to roll out free shingles vaccines to patients aged 65 years and older through community pharmacies …
Pharmacists’ Support Service elects new president
Western Sydney pharmacist with a passion for helping others takes the reigns at Pharmacists Support Service (PSS) Having joined the pharmacy profession with the goal of helping people, new …
Flu jab boost in under-65s could save lives: report
A new report looks at barriers to flu vaccines in NSW – including how pharmacies can help The new paper, from the NSW Productivity Commission, “illustrates the potential health and …
Guild issues cyber warning
Pharmacy owners are being urged to be alert for cyber attacks as part of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign Financial losses can be just the …
The top ten
Medication review study and medicines use program top our most recent best read stories list The previous month’s best read story list on the AJP website is certainly quite eclectic. …
Poll: Is the increase in registration fees justified?
One pharmacist has written to us concerned about the increase in pharmacist registration fees – we’d like to know what you think A couple of weeks ago, Ahpra announced that …
Health literacy and QUM boost
Peak health and consumer organisations, including the PSA, are set to work together to promote health literacy Two new grants have been awarded to support consumer health literacy and improve …
Could 60-day dispensing herald cut to GPs’ fees?
Prescribers are being asked to consider the potential repercussions the government’s double-dispensing policy could have on their businesses Pharmacy advocacy group, the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) will pose …
‘Public health menace’ addressed by NIP
Shingles vaccines are to be available through the National Immunisation Program, including through community pharmacies Health minister Mark Butler has advised the public to ask their pharmacist or GP about …
TGA makes $2.1m vape busts
Regulator seizes more than 70,000 vaping products as part of Australian Border Force-supported clampdown The Therapeutical Goods Administration (TGA) has confiscated vaping products with a value in excess of $2.1 …