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CPI rise sees plea for affordable meds
Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index figures tell a story of households increasingly under pressure to make ends meet, warns the Pharmacy Guild On Wednesday the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the …
When Dianne lost her job, pharmacy offered a lifeline
When COVID-19 and lockdowns hit in 2020, many Australians lost their jobs – and Dianne Grayson was one of them Two years on, Ms Grayson says she has flourished since …
A new face at Blooms
Blooms The Chemist has announced Yvette Costi has been appointed to the role of Chief Marketing Officer with immediate effect Having previously held senior level brand and marketing positions in …
Watch: Avoiding the pitfalls part 2 – what pharmacists need to know
In this second in a 2-part series, PDL and Meridian Lawyers look at pharmacists’ legal responsibilities and duty of care. Watch now for more tips on how to avoid the …
Outpatient antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic
The number of antibiotics prescribed in Australia fell by up to 38% during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Monash Health researchers Their research, presented at this year’s European Congress of …
Pharmacy council pays owner $50k in costs
A pharmacy council has been ordered to pay a pharmacy owner costs after dropping conditions that restricted him from compounding or dispensing for online platforms The Pharmacy Council of NSW …
Prescribers need to kick ‘opioid-first’ habit
A new standard of care will help hospital pharmacists reduce inappropriate supply of opioids, stakeholders say Thousands of Australians at risk from long-term reliance on opioid analgesics following short-term use …
A focus on men’s health
“The men’s health stuff you just don’t talk about…” Pharmacy of the Year winners explain how they’ve succeeded in an area ignored by many pharmacies AJP spoke to Brad Butt …
Getting to know you
Ever wondered about the goals and interests of some of the key personalities in pharmacy and health? Angelo Pricolo finds out the truth – firstly, he speaks to Greg Hunt …
New clozapine boxed warning
More than 100 deaths have been linked to gastrointestinal disorders associated with clozapine, the TGA says The TGA has advised that a new boxed warning in the Product Information for …
‘No evidence of insight or remorse’
A pharmacist with an impairment has been reprimanded and her registration suspended after she self-dispensed inappropriately The pharmacist fronted the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, facing allegations that she had …
The week in review
This week featured business news, politics and an expansion of pharmacy services in one state… We looked at whether Australia should have a Chief Pharmacist, amid other opportunities and challenges …