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Pharmacy knife robber loses appeal
A man who robbed a Kingston pharmacy with a knife has had his appeal for a reduced sentence dismissed. Stewart Bartle was sentenced in April 2016 to three years’ imprisonment …
“My career as a pharmacist and television presenter”
This UK pharmacist presents live television to a global audience in two different languages every morning Bav Heer, a pharmacist from Birmingham in the UK, has spoken to The Pharmaceutical …
The week in review
Pharmacy saw a stoush between the PSA and the SHPA, and CWH went head-to-head with the Guild over location rules Early in the week, the PSA slammed statements in the …
Capital Chemist Wanniassa wins mental health week award
The Capital Chemist in Wanniassa has won the Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention award at the ACT Mental Health Week Awards this week. The Award, from the ACT Mental Health …
‘All general practices would benefit from a pharmacist’s expertise.’
All general practices would benefit from a pharmacist’s expertise, according to the Royal College of GPs Scotland and Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scotland. The two groups have issued a joint statement …
Mental health script volume up, cost down
While more subsidised mental health-related prescriptions are being dispensed in Australia, government spending on these medications has fallen, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and …
New trial to investigate GP-pharmacist collaboration
Research team will be trialling non-dispensing pharmacists embedded within 14 medical centres Principal investigator Dr Chris Freeman, from the University of Queensland’s School of Pharmacy, has launched a new trial to investigate …
PSA to continue to recognise Advanced Practice Pharmacists
Strong support will continue for Advanced Practice Pharmacists to ensure excellence in pharmacist care and deliver better health outcomes, says PSA in reiterating its support for Advanced Practice Pharmacists. This …
Choosing Wisely questions more tests
The latest recommendations from Australia’s medical experts on the screening, testing and treatment of a range of common health conditions have today been released under the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative. …
McBride highlights infrastructure, social inequality in maiden speech
Pharmacist and Labor Member for Dobell Emma McBride has used her work at Wyong Hospital and ties with the community to highlight the issues of unemployment, poor infrastructure and social …
Guild Pharmacy Academy offers goat’s milk formula course
The Guild Pharmacy Academy now offers a special course, titled Goat’s Milk Formula, which outlines the important role that pharmacists have in discussing infant feeding issues and supporting breastfeeding in …
Oncology pharmacist shines at Telstra Business Woman awards
Oncology pharmacist Julie Adams has been named 2016 Telstra Western Australian Business Woman of the Year. Adams was recognised for her business, chemo@home, which offers patients the convenience and flexibility …