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The Great War looms large
June 1918; After almost four years war in Europe dominates the AJP with the lead story “Pharmacists and the War”. The return of Major D.A. Cossar, staff pharmaceutical officer of …
Hotline showcases pharmacist skills
An innovative hotline created to answer prescriber questions about Covid-19 has now been wrapped up – and the pharmacists who staffed it have been thanked The Covid helpline sat under …
‘Every pharmacist should have a restorative support person’
A group of hospital pharmacists have learned how to provide – and receive – restorative support in a program which has helped participants feel heard and connected Karlee Johnston, lecturer …
Reprioritise reproductive health: SHPA
Hospital pharmacists have backed calls for full scope when it comes to reproductive health, to improve equitable care for women across the country The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia …
‘Crucial’ hospital pharmacy positions still need funding: SHPA
Victoria is investing in hospitals, but the SHPA wants more funding channelled towards hospital pharmacy jobs “We’re doing what matters – building hospitals and recruiting thousands of healthcare workers – …
Labor moves to ease backbenchers’ double dispensing concerns
Government ministers are moving to allay Labor backbenchers’ fears about the unintended consequences of 60-day dispensing Department of Health officials have fronted a Labor caucus briefing to address concerns government …
Kidney damage warning
The TGA has added a new warning about serious kidney damage to the prescribing information for all oral anticoagulants The Therapeutic Goods Administration has noted the rarity of anticoagulant-related nephropathy …
Telehealth ‘online tick-box prescribing…not good medical practice’; Medical Board
Consultation hijacked by hundreds of submissions from customers of two telehealth companies against changes Prescribing without a real-time patient-doctor consultation has been declared “not good medical practice”, according to just-published …
Pharmacies paying for government savings: Ruston
Community pharmacies will bear the cost of the government’s 60-day dispensing policy, Shadow Health Minister, Senator Anne Ruston, claims Labor should not be taking credit for delivering cost-of-living relief through …
World news wrapup: 1 June 2023
Scottish funding offer falls short; Kiwi GPs love GP pharmacists; Cardiff prescribing pharmacist suspended Scotland: Community Pharmacy Scotland, which represents 1,200 pharmacies across the country, has refused to accept the …
Pharmacists fill ‘critical gap’…but co-pay is still a problem
A new report shows that more than one in four Australians who are taking prescription medicines have had to go without…and many say their medicines aren’t affordable The Australian Healthcare …