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What you said
We’ve been receiving a lot of comments on recent stories, here’s a selection of some of the key topics Drop the pilot says NACCHO Until wages (low) and working conditions …
Priceline celebrates 40 years
The pharmacy chain is celebrating four decades since opening its first Priceline store, and two decades since opening its first pharmacy Priceline opened its first store at Highpoint in Victoria …
The week in review
All eyes were on Queensland this week, as the war heated up between pharmacists keen on full scope of practice and other health groups The Pharmacy Guild‘s Queensland branch accused …
CWH accused of underpayment
Chemist Warehouse workers say they’ve been underpaid over summer, and that the discount giant has run into payroll difficulty VICE has spoken to retail workers at Chemist Warehouse who say …
GP attacks becoming ‘unhinged:’ Guild
A former pharmacist claims the Queensland “full scope” pilot is “riddled with risks,” as the Guild hits back, saying GPs are being controlling The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners …
Question time
AJP will be presenting a harm minimisation panel discussion during APP2022, and we’re inviting you to ask questions We’re pleased to reveal an exciting new initiative that will take place …
Six kinds of self-care
FIP has offered new guidance for pharmacists on supporting self-care Guidance for pharmacists on supporting self-care in six areas — sore throat, gastrointestinal complaints, musculoskeletal pain, fever in children, sexual …
New RTM for the ACT
Canberra’s new prescription monitoring system will help address an “unnerving” problem, say pharmacists The ACT Government has announced the launch of Canberra Script, a real time prescription monitoring system which …
Govt ‘out of excuses’ on vax pay
Pharmacists have welcomed the TGA’s provisional approval of the Moderna vaccine for children aged six and up – but are calling for an end to the “insulting” pay gap Health …
Are more of your patients skipping their scripts?
Earlier this week, the Guild said more patients can’t afford their scripts. We’d like to hear about your experience The financial outlook for 2022 is changing, with interest rates tipped …
Drop the pilot, says NACCHO
NACCHO and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in Queensland have added their voices to doctor groups calling to stop the pharmacist “full scope of practice” pilot NACCHO and the Aboriginal …
World news wrapup: 24 February 2022
UK anger over pay; pay not enough for Québecois public sector pharmacists; pharmacist faces court over stabbing threat UK: British pharmacy publication Chemist + Druggist has broken down pay, and …