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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 …
World news wrapup: 9 August 2019
Pharmacist allegedly threatens doctor for hurting his business; Canadian pharmacist facing discipline over alleged door-to-door distribution of naloxone kits; woman criticises pharmacists over morning-after pill judgement Bangalore, India: A pharmacist …
Smoke on the water
This year’s PSA Offshore Refresher, held in Switzerland and France, continued the tradition of delivering quality education in the most desirable travel destinations – featuring rock stars and film legends …
CWH to govt: Stop ‘propping up’ pharmacies
Discount pharmacy chain calls on Federal government to pull back regulations, but Pharmacy Guild maintains current rules are beneficial for the public Chemist Warehouse chief operating officer Mario Tascone has …
Changing the code
Raft of recommendations made to help small businesses meet ‘ambiguous’ fair dismissal obligations Fairness and removal of ambiguity are the crucial outcomes for small business from an overhaul of the …
A suitable environment?
Hospital pharmacy group shares concerns about community pharmacy environment over downscheduling medicines – but the Guild says most pharmacies are properly equipped The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) …
Rapid expansion
Major pharmacy realignment as WA groups join forces under Pharmacy 777 banner The Pharmacy 777 group is set to expand after purchasing the Friendlies master franchise – a move which …
Should pharmacists provide OTC antibiotics?
Leading government health agency and SHPA add voices to GP groups in opposing antibiotic downscheduling, citing fears about antimicrobial resistance The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Heath Care …