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New competency framework
Educators and trainers can now access a global competency framework for the pharmaceutical education sector The framework was published by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to support its advancement through …
Who has the most influence in 2022?
This is you last chance to nominate someone in our quest to identify pharmacy’s 12 Most Influential People It seems a long time ago now – back in pre-pandemic 2019 …
Pharmacy gets its own TV series
Parallel World Pharmacy blends fantasy with pharmacy to produce the season’s animé cult hit The world of pharmacy has been light on fictional heroes – or fictional representations at all …
It’s all about retail: Sigma boss
Ramsunder outlines his consumer-led vision as the company names a new Guardian and Amcal boss. Newish Sigma Healthcare chief executive Vikesh Ramsunder is looking to significantly boost the company’s retail …
Drug deal gone wrong ‘no joke’ for former pharmacist
A former pharmacist has been handed a jail term for his role in an international crime operation, after he became addicted to illicit drugs and lost his registration News Corp …
Equipping the profession
War, food insecurity and fallout from the pandemic could undo decades of work to improve global health, say international pharmacy leaders Professor Ashok Soni, vice president of the International Pharmaceutical …
Injecting centre ‘clearly reduces harm’, argue researchers
Sydney’s Medically Supervised Injecting Centre has now supervised more than 1.2 million injections with zero deaths onsite An article marking the 21st anniversary of the Uniting Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting …
Australians recognised in global awards
Two Australians are among 12 pharmacists from around the world who have been recognised for their contribution to the profession by FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation has handed out its …
Aussie to head international pharmacy body
FIP’s first ever Australian president, Paul Sinclair, says he will advocate for the pharmacy profession in “all its forms” Pharmacists from around the world have congratulated Australia’s Paul Sinclair on …
Gance outlines CWH expansion plan
Pharmacy giant could open in Israel within the year: report Chemist Warehouse chair Jack Gance has said the disruptive pharmacy chain could open mooted operations in Israel within a year, …
Meds safety reminder for pharmacists, patients
Pharmacy bodies reiterate importance of medicine safety, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic The PSA and SHPA are celebrating the World Health Organisation’s World Patient Safety Day today …
‘It is better to receive a complaint regarding wait times than a medication error.’
Fatigue, poor environmental conditions and staff shortages can lead to medication errors… PDL Professional Officer Jess Hadley shares her tips for pharmacists this World Patient Safety Day 2022 Today (Saturday …