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Physios asked to ‘show empathy’ for codeine-seeking patients
In line with moves to promote physiotherapy as an alternative to opioids, the TGA has produced advice for physios The RACGP has encouraged GPs to refer patients to physiotherapists as …
Funding confusion
Senate committee pharmacy grants claims were confused, PSA president clarifies Both questions from Senators and responses from Department of Health officials at a recent Senate Estimates Committee meeting were misinformed, …
Pharmacy grants questioned
Major government investments in pharmacy come under question in federal parliament A couple of key pharmacy funding programs have been raised in recent Senate estimates hearings, and have prompted a …
‘You’re not retailers.’
Women in pharmacy were urged to develop a strong business plan and identity at a Melbourne conference this week Pharmacists do more than just sell products, pharmacy finance expert Frank …
Tribunal puzzled by pharmacist’s offending
A pharmacist’s registration has been cancelled after he supplied drugs to several patients without a prescription – and attempted to shift blame to his employers Pharmacist James Fearon was arrested …
Co-founder speaks on Chemist Warehouse’s future
Despite recent speculation that Chemist Warehouse could be listing on the ASX, there are no plans to take the company public, its chairman says In November 2017, The Australian Financial …
Outstanding SA/NT pharmacists honoured
Leading South Australian and Northern Territory pharmacists were honoured at the 2018 PSA SA/NT Awards The Pharmacist of the Year Award was presented to Dr Janet Sluggett, a pharmacist researcher embedded …
TerryWhite Chemmarts teal up for cancer support
TerryWhite Chemmart’s total fundraising support for Ovarian Cancer Australia is expected to hit $1,225,550 following a month of fundraising activities throughout February This is the 12th year of Terry White’s …
Govt has locked in ‘protection racket’ for Guild: PPA
The pharmacist union has criticised a health amendment bill that removed the location rules sunset clause Three weeks ago, the National Health Amendment (Pharmaceutical Benefits – Budget and Other Measures) …
The week in review
Opioids are still in the news, as methadone patients are vilified in the press and pharmacists respond to accusations of price gouging The Pharmacy Guild‘s Anthony Tassone says he has …
Behind the scenes
AJP chats with Lizzy Pike and Rebecca Williamson about their award-winning product Face Halo, exclusively stocked by Priceline Pharmacy The Face Halo, recently introduced at The Beauty Prescription event and available …
BMJ article withdrawn over media exposure
A parasite study has been removed from a medical journal after a couple’s intimate photographs were broadcast by tabloids The British Medical Journal (BMJ) has pulled one of its January …