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Working conditions better in GP surgeries?
The pharmacists’ union has thrown its weight behind pharmacists working in GP surgeries Following the 2018 International Pharmaceutical Federation conference in Glasgow, Scotland, PPA cited a presentation by Matthew Boyd, …
Who’s earning the big money?
New list reveals the world’s top 25 pharma companies by market capitalisation A new report from Global Data has revealed the 25 leading global pharmaceutical manufacturers in order of their …
Pill testing needs to be considered: experts
Harm minimisation stakeholders have condemned the NSW Government’s hardline response to two drug deaths on the weekend Two people have died and two more were critically ill in hospital after …
How much are illicitly obtained pharmaceuticals?
Opioids and benzos for illicit use are easy to obtain, a new report has found… and while personal importation numbers are small, they’re increasing The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) …
‘If you are elderly and don’t need it, don’t take it.’
An Australian trial has shown daily aspirin does not lower the risk of death, disability or cardiovascular disease in healthy older people… but increases risk of major bleeding problems However …
New cancer treatments listed on PBS
The government has announced a $48 million investment to list new treatments for lymphoma and multiple myeloma on the PBS This investment will save families up to $100,000 a year, …
See you in court
Guild seeks court action to check validity of Ramsay ownership arrangements The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has begun legal proceedings to seek clarity over whether the ownership of Ramsay-branded pharmacies …
‘Health workforce needs a plan’
Challenges in recruiting pharmacists are a continual concern, says Guild leader The Victorian opposition has highlighted the need for a state-wide health workforce strategy. There are significant staffing shortages affecting …
The week in review
The relationship with doctors and the ongoing issue of medicines shortages were big issues in pharmacy this week… We learned that most AJP readers support the concept of pharmacists working …
Agenda setters: Joyce McSwan
In the first of a new series, AJP chats with Joyce McSwan, who was voted by readers as pharmacy’s biggest Agenda Setter The Agenda Setters campaign asked AJP readers to …
Pharmacist services benefit inconclusive: Cochrane
A review of nearly 80 randomised trials has found pharmacist services for patients in the community had varying effects on outcomes compared with usual care A Cochrane systematic review has …
More pharmacist vaccination needed—for adults
An immunisation expert has rejected a Guild call for pharmacists to vaccinate adolescents against whooping cough But for adults, pharmacists could be doing much more across the country, says Professor …