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Advocating the profession’s value
The theme for World Pharmacists Day in September 2024 has been revealed “Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs” will be the theme of World Pharmacists Day on 25 September 2024, the International Pharmaceutical …
Only pharmacists opposed to double dispensing: MP
Opposition to 60-day dispensing appears to be restricted to pharmacists, Labor MP claims Excluding emails from pharmacists Labor backbencher, Graham Perrett, says there is “zero” opposition to the government’s 60-day …
‘Too much trust and confidence’ in doctors next door
A pharmacist, who was filling up to 350 scripts a shift alone, has told a tribunal how he was not always able to exercise his independent clinical judgment adequately when …
The rise of tapentadol
A new big health data study looks at the decline of subsidised opioid use since the 2020 changes: with one exception A new UNSW Sydney big health data study, published …
Poll: Has the Guild’s deal with the government restored confidence?
Following the announcement of a heads of agreement for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) – we want to know if you are feeling more confident about the future of …
CAPS ‘not going anywhere’
Battle-weary pharmacists urged not to “accept the meagre, PR-driven offerings” being served up by the government Pharmacies could still be left out of pocket as a result of 60-day dispensing, …
The week in review
Some important legislation, a focus on deprescribing and a look inside Chemist Warehouse made the news this week We heard about Chemist Warehouse‘s boost in profits this financial year, as …
Spaces of belonging
PSA Faye McMillan conference grant launched for its second year “Creating spaces of belonging is a critical component for reconciliation in this country. Grant opportunities such as this allow us …
MedsAware: A minute with Justin Turner
One pharmacist describes the revelation he had when deprescribing for a dementia patient made a shocking change Around MedsAware: Deprescribing Week 2024 (18-24 March), the AJP is presenting, in partnership with the …
‘This is not going to free up GPs’
Training for prescribing pharmacists was not what they expected – one of the first cohort outlines her experiences The Australian Pharmacy Professional conference on the Gold Coast recently heard from …
Ward named as new PBAC chair
Outgoing MSAC chair, Professor Robyn Ward, will take on the leadership of the PBAC this May Professor Ward, the executive dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the …
Council committed to supporting overseas-trained pharmacists
Eligibility fees for overseas-trained pharmacists seeking to register in Australia are being split to ensure candidates only pay for services they need The Australia Pharmacy Council is changing its Eligibility …