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Community pharmacist prescribing ‘indefensible,’ says doc
Only two in three Australians trying to access a GP for urgent medical care are seen that day, a leading GP writes in criticising the Queensland pharmacy trial Dr Richard …
Top research recognised
Pharmacist researcher wins first place in international competition for paper on antipsychotic and benzodiazepine reduction Daniel Hoyle, a PhD candidate at the University of Tasmania’s School of Medicine, has won …
Raising the bar
Tassie ECPs working to raise profile of asthma and improve inhaler use PSA’s Early Career Pharmacist Working Group Tasmanian branch is working to raise the profile of asthma and improve …
Choosing the right language
Pharmacists are learning to adapt their approach to improve medicine use among culturally diverse communities Community pharmacists working in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities have demonstrated how they are …
EBOS reports ‘solid growth’ in underlying earnings
Full-year highlights included signed agreement with Chemist Warehouse Group for exclusive wholesale distribution, and moving to 100% ownership of TWC – but PBS reforms are having an impact EBOS Group …
The 57 towns with no GP
Pharmacy Guild highlights rural service gaps and doctor shortages to bolster argument for prescribing rights, more funding and recognition Community pharmacies are struggling with workforce shortages and workforce distribution inequities, …
‘Community pharmacies in rural and remote Australia are on the brink of extinction.’
PSA holds ‘great fears’ about the sustainability of pharmacy services in rural communities, citing workforce maldistribution and inadequate CPA support The PSA has shared fears about the ‘dire situation’ for …
Behind the counter
Upscheduling of Panadol Osteo confirmed by TGA, but change pushed back till 2020 The TGA’s Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS) has confirmed its earlier decision to re-schedule modified release …
World news wrapup: 22 August 2019
Queen’s pharmacist slammed for selling homeopathic Berlin Wall; Canterbury hospital pharmacists to walk off the job; customer satisfaction in the US UK: The pharmacist by appointment to Queen Elizabeth and …
AMA ‘sat like a moo cow’ while GP surgeries corporatised: Guild
An AMA state councillor has attacked what it calls the “open secret” of complex pharmacy ownership structures, as well as discount chains and alternative therapies Writing on the AMA WA’s …
First pharmacy Telehealth service launches
Sigma Healthcare and its branded pharmacies have launched a partnership with Doctors on Demand called InClinic, which it says is Australia’s first Telehealth service in pharmacies InClinic provides patients with …
‘Thank you, Chemist Warehouse.’
Chemist Warehouse has received praise for pulling its advertising from the Alan Jones Breakfast Show, following Mr Jones’ remarks about New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Last week, Mr Jones attracted …