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EpiPen contenders on the horizon?
While Mylan’s EpiPen has dominated the epinephrine injection market for years, two new contenders are planning to launch versions… could these help relieve shortages? With no generic versions and few …
Female workforce requires planning
Pharmacy’s a growing profession, and increasingly populated by women, a new report shows The findings from the largest retrospective study of pharmacy workforce capacity conducted by any organisation to date …
Pharmacists key in harm reduction
Governments must work more with pharmacists on providing harm reduction services, says FIP Pharmacists must be fully involved in the development of any policies regarding medical or recreational cannabis, the …
GP outcry over Chronic Pain MedsCheck trial
Doctors have responded with outrage as the Guild confirms that the trial will forge ahead, publishing a schedule of trial payment fees The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has released details …
CWH launches radio station
Australian Radio Network (ARN) and Chemist Warehouse have announced the launch of the ‘Chemist Warehouse REMIX’ Hosted by Brendon “Whippy” Dangar and Zoe Sheridan, the new station features a combination …
There’s no ‘ME’ in leadership
Leadership is the decision to take what you believe in and act on it while inspiring those around you to do the same, writes Sandra Minas Imagine that you’re a …
World news wrapup: 6 September 2018
The USA considers real-time opioid monitoring; Lloydspharmacy employees demanded to pay bonuses back; Indian pharmacist attacked after patient death Washington, USA: New legislation that would create a nationwide alert system …
Ramsay CEO grilled, outlines corporate ownership benefits
Many independent pharmacies don’t have the resources to provide the same professional services a corporate could offer, says Ramsay’s CEO Peter Giannopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of Ramsay Pharmacy, appeared before …
Practising to your ‘full’ scope
Language is important, argues David Quilty, especially when it comes to the way we describe pharmacist activities The profession needs to realign the way it refers to pharmacist practice activities …
Man robbed pharmacy 10 days after jail release
A man who attempted to rob a Gold Coast pharmacy, but was restrained by passers-by, has been sentenced In December 2017, Michael Paul Allen went to the pharmacy in Southport …
Get involved in Advancing Practice
Applications have opened for the final round of Advancing Practice for 2018, and the program has also announced final credentialing post-nominals Interested pharmacists can apply here for the final round …
Community pharmacies effective at clinical services: review
A literature review has found CP interventions are accessible and effective, but argues research should look into how GP pharmacists may impact these Community pharmacies are well located to deliver …