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Leading the way
PSA announces package to support credentialed pharmacists The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced a comprehensive membership package to support credentialed pharmacists through the transition to new credentials, and …
Trailblazing GP pharmacist honoured
Passionate advocate for consultant pharmacy named Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year Victorian, Brooke Shelly has won the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) MIMS Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year title. …
The week in review
A reprieve for credentialed pharmacists, concerns over ongoing medicine shortages and calls to rationalise vax regulations were on the agenda during the week Department of Health and Aged Care Assistant …
Kelly issues flu vax rallying cry
CMO urges patients in high-risk groups to access flu shots through pharmacies or GP clinics Australians are being told “not to hesitate” and get vaccinated against influenza as Chief Medical …
Dark Horse warning from TGA
Australians urged not to access medicines from “unknown overseas websites” after sildenafil found in imported product Consumers are being advised to take any remaining capsules of an imported medication called …
Gender pay gap must be addressed
Politician highlights decline in pharmacists’ wages as more women enter the profession Reforms aimed at tackling domestic violence in South Australia are being welcomed, but opposition MP says more needs …
Keeping up with credentialing
Current credentialing arrangements for pharmacists have been extended into 2025. Experts in the field present a primer for medication management reviews Authors: Amy Page, Deborah Hawthorne and Brooke Shelly Pharmacists …
Vyvanse still scarce
TGA may have been premature in declaring supply shortages of Vyvanse are “resolved”, a pharmacist says Securing supplies of various strengths of ADHA medication, Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) is continuing to …
Notice on newsletter dates
The next full edition of the AJP Select Hospital + Consultant Pharmacy will be sent to you on Tuesday 7th to allow for coverage of CPC24 news We wanted to …
Pharmacists on the frontline of overdose response
Researchers welcome rise in numbers of pharmacies involved in the Take Home Naloxone program, but more action is needed to combat opioid overdoses With more than 1000 Australians dying each …
Sigma backer lifts the lid on its investment strategy
A major Sigma shareholder has shared further insight into its investment philosophy, as the market awaits the competition watchdog’s call on the supplier’s proposed merger with CWH HMC Capital’s Partner …