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What is the problem with medicines use in residents of RACFs?
Limitations in current practices have been highlighted by the recent Royal Commission and aim to be addressed by a new government initiative for pharmacists, writes Amy Page More than half …
Position vacant
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced it is seeking a Pharmacy Practice Director The role will include providing strategic input, policy analysis and development across the organisation, says the …
How did you celebrate World Pharmacists Day?
Pharmacists from across the profession celebrated the day in different ways, while organisations and MPs paid homage to the important role of pharmacists How did Aussie pharmacists celebrate World Pharmacists …
Interest in pharmacist services, GP access issues: Survey
New survey results show governments should “clear the way” for pharmacists to do more, argues Pharmacy Guild Many Australians would feel comfortable receiving a wider range of services from pharmacists …
Accreditation body to close
Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy to cease operation at the end of 2022, with accreditation to transition to the Australasian College of Pharmacy and PSA The Australian Association of Consultant …
End of the road for Guardian banner group
Franchisees to be encouraged to move over to Amcal brand The 150-store Guardian banner group will cease to exist within a year and its franchisees will be encouraged to move …
Celebrating the profession
Here’s what leaders from across the pharmacy landscape had to say about this year’s theme for World Pharmacists Day Happy World Pharmacists Day to all of our valued readers! “Pharmacy …
The week in review
This week there was lots of news out of Seville, Spain, as announcements were made that will showcase Australians’ contribution to the profession Happy World Pharmacists Day to all our …
Testing times
Pharmacy-based point-of-care testing brings health and economic benefits, the International Pharmaceutical Federation says FIP has released a new Statement of Policy released today, saying that a broad range of point-of-care …
FIP’s coming to town
The International Pharmaceutical Federation’s 2023 World Congress will be held in Brisbane The PSA has confirmed that FIP will hold its 2023 World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in …
Latest on naloxone, e-cigs and illicit drug use
Has use of non-prescribed pharmaceutical opioids and nicotine e-cigarettes changed since monitoring and new laws kicked in? New Aussie reports share the latest data… Researchers from the National Drug & …
Rego fees up… but below inflation
Ahpra and the Pharmacy Board have announced this year’s registration fees, with a small increase for pharmacists Some Boards have frozen their fees for the next year, or reduced them …