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Fake nurse fined
A man has been fined $60,000 plus costs after he falsely held himself out to be a registered nurse The Victorian man was convicted of charges laid by the Australian …
Finding the people of influence
We want you to help us to identify the 12 most influential people in pharmacy In recent years the AJP has asked our readers to vote on pharmacy’s ‘Women of …
‘Change pharmacy laws’ petition launched
New online campaign to “bring discount pharmacies to regional towns” linked to Chemist Warehouse A new online petition calling for changes to Australian pharmacy laws has been launched. The website, …
‘People feel like they’re losing their mind.’
A third of Australians say they only get one good night’s sleep a week – and concern over poor sleep can exacerbate it, new data warns New research by LiveLighter …
What are you reading?
Have you seen the 10 most read stories on our website over the last month? A diverse mix of story were among the most read articles on our website over …
It’s not too late
Though flu is tearing through the community, it’s not too late for Australians to get vaccinated, says one stakeholder body The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia is reinforcing the …
AHPRA under fire
Former investigator “whistleblowers” have told a media program the public is not being adequately protected – but AHPRA says it responds to all notifications as quickly as possible Two former …
World News Wrapup: 11 July 2019
Trump drug price reveal bill defeated; Boots launches new system to show patients and GPs their medicine stock, and how pharmacy vets save lives Washington DC, US: A federal judge …
Docs ‘stuck in the past’: Guild
Doctors remain on the offensive as Guild congratulates WA’s Department of Health on its report Doctor outrage has continued after the final report into the Review of Community Pharmacy Ownership …
A new group
Arrow and Apotex have now merged to form Arrotex – claiming a 50% share in the Australian generic pharmacy market Arrow Pharmaceuticals and Apotex Australia have completed the merger announced …
Poll: Who should have a seat at the table?
As 7CPA talks begin, we ask AJP readers who they think should be a party to the proceedings The Department of Health confirms it has begun consultation for the Seventh …
‘Wild West’ of health advice
A leading doctor is warning Australians not to take in “dodgy” medical advice from social media Dr Chris Moy, Chairman of the Australian Medical Association’s Ethics and Medico-legal Committee, spoke …