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Docs argue for paracetamol upschedule
The AMA has spoken out on the TGA’s recommendations on restricting paracetamol, saying pharmacists can help patients navigate pain management The Australian Medical Association’s submission on paracetamol scheduling supports limiting …
Multi-course approach slashes compounding failure rate
More than a third of students were failing this part of their pharmacy course – until an intervention dropped the failure rate to 1.5% A team from the University of …
Productivity Commission backs supermarket pharmacies
Pharmacy’s location and ownership rules designed to boost accessibility may be falling short of their original purpose, the Productivity Commission believes Australian governments are being urged to review the current …
Doc attacks ‘rules-based’ pharmacy profession
An outspoken doctor has lashed out at pharmacy prescribing, saying pharmacists don’t have the skills to make it useful Dr Evan Ackermann, a Gold Coast GP and former chair of …
Ten ways pharmacists can help into the future
SHPA welcomes medicines-focused MRFF grants across transitions of care, aged care and pharmacogenomics Ten new projects will help pharmacists in areas including care transitions and preventable hospitalisations due to problems …
Wizard opens first SA pharmacy
Wizard Pharmacy Strathalbyn, the first Wizard in South Australia, officially opened its doors on Friday, 17th March Wizard Pharmacy expects to maximise value through incentives such as $1 off PBS prescriptions …
Nominations called for innovative pharmacists
We’re now in the final month for nominations to enter in the UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award First presented in 2012, the award recognises those in the profession …
Personal circumstances a key factor in selling pharmacies
Personal and family circumstances is the top factor influencing pharmacy owners’ decisions to sell their stores, a survey reveals The results of the latest edition of the Attain Pharmacy Market Sentiment …
Blooms secures B Corp certification
Blooms the Chemist is hoping that B Corp certification will help make the group stand out from other pharmacy brands in the race to secure talent Following an 18-month assessment …
Warfarin product now substitutable due to scarcity
Coumadin 5mg tablets is the subject of a new Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument In early March, the Therapeutic Goods Administration issued an advisory that several warfarin products were in shortage, …
Choosing a banner group: the market perspective
What advice would pharmacy market analysts give to owners looking to join a banner group? Choosing which franchise is the right fit for a pharmacy is one of the most …
The week in review
Chemist Warehouse and GPs made the news in what was a busy week for pharmacy Medicines affordability made the headlines, with the Australian Medical Association calling for pharmacies to be …