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Dangerous trend in medicines affordability
Helen O‘Byrne commemorates International Women’s Day by looking at a critical issue facing many women There is still a long way to go before women achieve full equality in Australia, …
‘Medicines don’t work if you don’t take them.’
A new report recommends triggering medicines reviews through AI, and extending script lengths to bring down costs A new report from the Grattan Institute wants to reform Medicare – and …
Pharmacy celebrates International Women’s Day
Pharmacists from across the profession gathered together to recognise the achievements and contribution of women Tuesday was International Women’s Day (IWD) and this year’s theme was “Break the bias”. “Whether …
Nicotine fine
A pharmacist has been fined nearly $8,000 for alleged advertising breaches related to nicotine The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a statement saying that it has handed three infringement notices …
Happy International Women’s Day
Is there room for more opportunity for women in pharmacy? AJP spoke with leaders from across the profession Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to celebrate the achievements …
Independents merge
Pharmacy Alliance and Pharmacy Platform are merging, and will now service a fifth of Australia’s pharmacies The move positions the Platform Alliance Group (PAG) as Australia’s strongest, independent pharmacy group, …
‘Groundhog day’ as antipsychotic use, polypharmacy revealed
Half the people on antipsychotics in residential aged care do not have a diagnosis of psychosis, new research has shown The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is renewing its call for …
TWC on top
TerryWhite Chemmart has been lauded for its vaccination services TerryWhite Chemmart has taken out the top gong at the 2022 Inside Retail ‘Retailer Awards’ held at the Immigration Museum in …
The week in review
Pharmacists came to the fore as heroes this week, getting medicines to their patients under trying circumstances As the east coast suffered severe flooding thanks to heavy rain and storms, …
Staff told to hide lack of pharmacist, Tribunal hears
Following a conviction for larceny, a pharmacist was found to have operated pharmacies without a pharmacist on several occasions A pharmacist asked his staff to send him a picture of …
Flood fallout
Supply becoming an issue in flood affected areas, Guild says Pharmacies in flooded northern New South Wales and southern Queensland are facing an extended period without supplies, the Pharmacy Guild …
Fake ivermectin circulating
The TGA has warned consumers about importing ivermectin, finding more counterfeit versions of the medicine The Therapeutic Goods Administration continues to test imported unregistered medicines containing or claiming to contain …