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World news wrapup: 21 March 2024
Lloydspharmacy £33.5m possible tax debt investigated; Detroit pharmacist sentenced over drug-related crimes; appeal over denied emergency contraception successful UK: According to UK pharmacy publication Chemist + Druggist, Lloydspharmacy liquidators have …
MedsAware: A minute with Lisa Pont
One pharmacist talks about the need for pharmacists to be brave when it comes to deprescribing Around MedsAware: Deprescribing Week 2024 (18-24 March), the AJP is presenting, in partnership with …
This government is not for wilting: Butler
Labor focused on getting “an outcome that is good for community pharmacy and also good for patients” from 8CPA The federal government will not “wilt” in its efforts to secure …
Wholesaler margins suffering
Steps are needed to reverse the decline of wholesaler remuneration during the 7CPA and add vaccines and section 100s to CSO, says a NPSA director Australia needs to foster a …
8CPA heads of agreement provides ‘relief’ for CAPS
Deal to ‘make best endeavours’ to reach an Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) eases advocacy group’s concerns A heads of agreement pledging “up to $3 billion” in additional funding for …
On-site aged care pharmacists: salary, funding details emerging
The health department has provided an update on the aged care on-site pharmacist measure – still without a starting date The update was published on Monday, 18 March 2024, and …
‘Gamechanger for women and girls’ health’
Queensland to authorise pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives from July Community pharmacists in Queensland will be able to prescribe hormonal contraceptives to women aged 16 years and older under a …
MedsAware: A minute with Brigid McInerney
One pharmacist talks about the importance of communication and collaboration with patients living with a disability Around MedsAware: Deprescribing Week 2024 (18-24 March), the AJP is presenting, in partnership with …
Decision time for state government
Evidence will be key to ensuring pharmacist prescribing for UTIs becomes “usual practice” in NSW and ACT from May, researcher says Data from Australia’s only clinical pharmacist prescribing trial is …
Proposed Sigma merger sees another Gance make the rich list
Chemist Warehouse’s Gance brothers scoot up The Australian’s 2024 rich list The Australian’s John Shensholt has again researched and published the names of Australia’s richest 250 people – a list …
Globally renowned pharmacy researcher to lead Health Sciences at Curtin
Curtin University has appointed Professor Carlo Marra as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Health Sciences Professor Marra brings an extensive background in health research and academic leadership to Curtin. Graduating with …
Target highest-risk patients first: SHPA
Advanced pharmacy crucial to improving health outcomes as SHPA welcomes 8CPA progress The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed progress made toward the 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) …