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Greens leader ‘misinformed’ on pharmacy
A prominent pharmacist has written to her local Greens MP criticising the attack on the Pharmacy Guild by its leader and calling for discussion Adele Tahan, proprietor of the Adore …
CWH investigates augmented reality, Internet of Things
Chemist Warehouse is considering installing thousands of sensors in each store to find out what customers want Chemist Warehouse AMS solutions architect Antoine Sammut presented at this week’s vForum in …
World news wrapup: 18 October 2018
Trump ends the US pharmacy “gag clause”; triple threat alleged robber caught in NZ; fraud crackdowns in the UK Washington, DC: Pharmacists in the US are now permitted to tell …
Regulatory rejection a plus for public: Ramsay
Healthcare giant says rejection of ‘Guild lobbying’ for increased ownership regulation is a win for consumers Ramsay Health Care says it welcomes the recommendations of the Queensland Pharmacy Inquiry which found …
Patients ‘really valued’ the service
A pilot study has found beneficial results for patients through a GP pharmacist focused on asthma management Researchers from the University of Canberra have reviewed the work of one pharmacist …
‘No reason for deregulation has been demonstrated.’
The Queensland Pharmacy Inquiry has released its findings, saying there is no reason to deregulate ownership Full scope of practice, a follow-up audit of recent ownership transfers and no Pharmacy …
‘Serious conflict of interest’ opens up for pharmacists: AMA
Pharmacists are a “second best” alternative to GP care, says the AMA’s national president The AMA has slammed the findings of the Queensland Parliament’s Committee Report into the Establishment of …
Guild in ‘backroom deals’, says Greens leader
Senator Richard Di Natale has expressed concern about the way Community Pharmacy Agreements are negotiated During the recent GP18 conference, immediate past chair of the RACGP Expert Committee – Quality …
Sydney pharmacist charged over illicit drug supply
A registered pharmacist and her associate have been charged over exporting $500,000 worth of Gardasil 9 vaccines under a false declaration to Hong Kong A 34-year-old woman and a 31-year-old …
PHI changes could reignite opioid crisis
Pharmacists are warned they may see more pain sufferers heading back to prescription opioids and excluded from private care The Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand has expressed concerns …
Banned until 2024
A convicted healthcare practitioner cannot reapply for registration for six years, after making 14,565 fraudulent Medicare claims totalling over $850,000 A registered medical practitioner has been found to have engaged …
Maintaining education and competency: it’s easier than you think
Karalyn Huxhagen rounds up some of the best educational (and entertaining) podcasts for pharmacists As the furious race to the 30.9.18 happened and we all scrambled to ensure our CPD …