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RMMRs and HMRs ‘inadequate’: SHPA
There should be one full-time integrated pharmacist for every 200 aged care residents, says hospital pharmacy group Pharmacists should be embedded in aged care homes to provide clinical services, said …
Should NIP flu vaccines be extended to 50 year olds?
A new study has examined the effect of flu vaccine in preventing heart attack – while one expert warns of subpar overall uptake and the Guild calls for vaccine harmonisation …
Standing their ground
Guild president tells the mainstream media about the importance of location rules George Tambassis, national president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has penned a spirited defence of pharmacy location …
What really happened?
AJP speaks to the man behind the pharmacist flu vaccine injury claim—were his symptoms really the result of injury, or something else? In early July, at the height of consumer …
The 3 Ps of POS
What can pharmacies do to sort out the three Ps of point of sale: Position, Purpose, Presentation? Simon Gerrits of Pharmacium has some tips Many pharmacies point of sale counter …
The week in review
A slew of legal stories, Chemist Warehouse and questions about pharmacists providing OTC antibiotics dominated headlines this week… The union representing retail workers attempted to tackle an “epidemic” of abuse …
Getting to know you
Chatting with Intern Pharmacist of the Year Ayomide Ogundipe on the highs and lows of interning and her top tips for fellow interns Ayomide “Mide” Ogundipe was announced the winner …
A lot of pain
Pharmacy still leads supermarkets as the preferred source of pain medication, with one in seven choosing CWH New data has revealed that pharmacy is still the primary source of pain …
Pointing out the benefits
Getting your point of sale systems working most effectively can benefit your pharmacy on a number of different levels It goes without saying that point of sale is the crux …
A job well done
Long-serving Queensland Guild director calls it a day after 25 years Robyn Ede, the long-serving director of the Queensland branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced her resignation, …
Claiming for MedsChecks now automated
Automatic claiming enabled for 6CPA programs through MedAdvisor’s PlusOne platform Digital medication management company MedAdvisor has announced it has integrated with the Pharmacy Programs Administrator Claiming Portal to enable automatic …
Position vacant
PDL are looking for applications from pharmacists interested in a Professional Officer role PDL are seeking a Professional Officer to provide member support and advice in the event of a …