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Bathurst pharmacist wins APP car
A Bathurst community pharmacist visited the Gold Coast for APP2022, and drove away with a Mazda CX-30 G20 Touring SUV Alissa, from Blooms the Chemist Bathurst Armada, won the car …
Pharmacy needs to rally after COVID: FIP
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has announced the theme of World Pharmacists Day, to be held on 25 September 2022 “Pharmacy united in action for a healthier world” is the theme …
‘Lower the age’
Pharmacy organisations call on all health ministers to urgently allow pharmacists to vaccinate children aged 5 and up against the flu With this year’s flu season looming, pharmacy groups are …
A new direction
MedAdvisor Managing Director and CEO Robert Read announces intention to retire from role as company reveals US focus MedAdvisor has announced that Managing Director and CEO Robert Read intends to …
Webinar: 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. Register now for more tips on how to avoid the …
Gold medal, lifetime achievement bestowed
Outstanding pharmacists from South Australia and the Northern Territory have been recognised for their contributions The PSA South Australia branch has presented its pharmacy awards at an event in Adelaide …
‘A pharmacy degree is not a medical degree.’
A petition calling for the Queensland Government to halt the pharmacy scope of practice trial is nearing 6,000 signatures The petition, started by Queensland GP Dr Stephanie Dawson-Smith, calls on …
Barriers still blocking Diabetes MedsCheck program
While uptake of Diabetes MedsChecks is still low, pharmacists are finding benefits, but also shortfalls, in the program Barriers continue to inhibit the Diabetes MedsChecks (DMC) program from reaching more …
Scrapped script change revealed
Senior treasury ministers accidentally disclosed a scrapped plan by the Federal Government to cut the general co-payment by $10 Financial Services Minister Jane Hume and Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar revealed …
Andrew’s legacy: pharmacy mental health scholarship for 2023
The legacy of a much-loved pharmacist, after a huge effort from varied corners of the pharmacy community, is to be realised with the establishment of a mental health pharmacy scholarship …
Pharmacy facing rent “game changer”
Rents could increase dramatically due to a combination of pandemic, inflationary and property market changes Speaking to AJP at the recent APP2022 conference, Phil Chapman, director of Lease1 says the …
The week in review
The Federal Budget drew ire from pharmacy groups on a number of fronts, while some pharmacists were recognised with top awards Budget sees “opportunity squandered” With the 2022-23 Budget handed …