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Pharmacy’s future is bright: Morris
Pharmacy may be facing challenges, but the evolution of the profession will deliver opportunities for pharmacists to have impactful careers Double dispensing may be a cause for concern for pharmacists, …
YouTubing ‘Pharmacist Fi’ hooks Sharks
Medicine safety YouTube channel proposal scores lion’s share of Shark Tank cash at PSA23 A rural NSW consultant pharmacist accompanied onscreen by a cuddly spaniel took 90% of the PSA23 …
Government disingenuous on 60-day dispensing
Australia is losing focus on pharmacy’s value proposition in a race for lower cost, Senator Anne Ruston warns Disingenuous claims being made by the government are undermining the relationships patients …
Top locum, intern named
Grace Quach has been awarded the 2023 PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the 2023 Intern Pharmacist of the Year and Locum …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, as many head to Sydney for PSA2023 In NSW, chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant has announced an expansion of the pharmacist UTI …
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 …