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GPs still say ‘no’ to independent prescribing
RAGCP reiterates opposition to the introduction of autonomous prescribing in community pharmacy in submission to the Australian Pharmacy Council Enabling community pharmacists to independently prescribe would create “perverse risks of …
Rego reminder
The Pharmacy Board has reminded members of the profession to renew their registration before the end of November Registration renewal for pharmacists is now open, says the Pharmacy Board, advising …
Pharmacies urged to waive HIV co-pay
Queensland Health waives co-payments for HIV antiretrovirals, in a move welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild Queensland minister for health, mental health and ambulance services Shannon Fentiman has announced that effective …
‘Retail warriors’ recognised
Roy Morgan has announced its Customer Satisfaction Awards, with the winning pharmacy brand acknowledging its members’ hard work during the pandemic Chemist Warehouse has been named Australia’s top retailer in …
Council seeks to fill vacancies
Pharmacy Council of NSW opens nominations for three positions Nominations for three vacancies on the Pharmacy Council of NSW are being sought by the Health Professional Councils Authority. The …
World news
Consensual sex lands pharmacist in hot water; Irish pharmacists set for expansion of scope; Politician tries life as a hospital pharmacist Alberta, Canada: A pharmacist who was found to have …
More support for medication reviews
Call for more targeted pharmacy interventions to boost efforts in groups at-risk of medication related issues New Australian research has shown that medication review by pharmacists can boost identification and …
Colloquium 2024 to amplify Indigenous voices
Health professionals need to focus on listening to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australian Pharmacy Council chief executive, Bronwyn Clark, says Regardless of the result of …
Ozempic added to anti-doping watchlist
Athletes will be banned from using tramadol in-competition from 1 January 2024, with Ozempic (semaglutide) being added to the WADA “monitoring list” Use of diabetes treatment, Ozempic, by athletes is …
Wholesaler focused on growing pharmacy franchises
Sigma Healthcare is aiming to expand its pharmacy franchise networks and deliver improved results for its members, chief executive tells supplier forum Pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, has outlined plans to …
Ready to go?
New survey results reveal if Australian pharmacists are prepared to work on-site in residential aged care facilities The results of a recent survey have shown that Australian pharmacists are interested …
CAPS claims InstantScripts win
Advocacy group reports Wesfarmers-owned telehealth provider will default to providing 30-day prescriptions Representatives of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are claiming that pressure from pharmacists has resulted in …