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The week in review
As we head towards Christmas, we take a look at the last week in community pharmacy Direct supply continues to be a problem for the sector: the Pharmacy Guild’s David …
Pharmacists stressed by management pressure, intimidation
Four-fifths of employee pharmacists are experiencing workplace stress, new UK data shows The C+D Salary Survey 2017, conducted by UK pharmacy magazine Chemist + Druggist, included input from 722 branch …
Men Only night makes a difference
Samford TerryWhite Chemmart has been reaching out to men in the community to help them take control of their health AFL legend Alastair Lynch presented to more than 70 men …
Welfare drug testing scheme abandoned
The Government has had to give up on plans to introduce drug testing for welfare recipients after it became clear that the Senate would not pass the proposal The plan …
Are you sick of Christmas music yet?
If you’re tired of listening to the same Christmas songs every hour, you’re not alone: a streaming service has investigated why retail workers and shoppers become fed up with festive …
Rules relaxed for SA pharmacist vaccinators
The South Australian Government has introduced new regulatory reforms for pharmacist-delivered vaccinations In a move to improve public health outcomes, South Australia has decided that trained pharmacists in South Australia …
Poll: What professional services do you offer in your pharmacy?
Many people don’t know the support and advice pharmacists provide behind the scenes, often without compensation “One of our patients, who has a mental health issue, has a good relationship …
Student survey highlights hospital pharmacy interest, remuneration concerns
Hospital pharmacy interest is growing among students, according to a NAPSA survey, but there is a need for more placements, guidance and support Findings from National Pharmacy Students Survey (NPSS) …
Vale Jack Thomas
Pharmacy academic and former consulting editor of the AJP Dr Jack Thomas has passed away Dr Jack Thomas OAM died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday at a high care …
‘They have never had to establish they provide a public benefit.’
Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie has queried the Pharmacy Guild’s influence over politicians and likened it to the alcohol industry or the NRA In an opinion piece in …
Mental health impacts longevity
Men who are diagnosed with a mental health condition in their lifetime can expect to live 10.2 years less than those who aren’t, and women 7.3 years New research from …
Risk Stratification Tool launches
A smart system capable of recognising patients at risk of hospitalisation has been released this week The Risk Stratification Tool is part of a primary health care initiative in Australia …