Pharmacy Announcements
What is the problem with medicines use in residents of RACFs?
Limitations in current practices have been highlighted by the recent Royal Commission and aim to be addressed by a new government initiative for pharmacists, writes Amy Page More than half …
Position vacant
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced it is seeking a Pharmacy Practice Director The role will include providing strategic input, policy analysis and development across the organisation, says the …
Poo campaign for TWC
TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist wants younger people to put down their phones and look at their poo instead The Jodi Lee Foundation has partnered with TerryWhite Chemmart to encourage people in …
A new role
Who is best prepared to step into the new role as an on-site pharmacist in residential aged care facilities? These researchers want to know more… have your say! Dr Amy …
New competency framework
Educators and trainers can now access a global competency framework for the pharmaceutical education sector The framework was published by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to support its advancement through …
The top 10
What were the topics getting attention from AJP readers over recent weeks? Crime, medication errors and regulatory issues were top of mind for our readers during the previous month, according …
State winners lauded
TWC celebrates pharmacy assistant winners TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) is celebrating the news that two of its pharmacy assistants have been awarded state winners at the recent Pharmacy Assistant of the …
A new Fellow
Pharmacist Raymond Li has been awarded Fellow of the Australasian College of Pharmacy for his contribution to the profession Mr Li was presented with the award by college president Michelle …
Campaign to boost COVID jabs
Many Australians think the pandemic is over – one of the challenges facing the vaccination effort, says the Immunisation Coalition The Immunisation Coalition has launched a new campaign to encourage …
More support for people with asthma
New pharmacy asthma control quiz will refer patients to a GP or respirologist if needed TerryWhite Chemmart has introduced a new digital program that may help more Australians access support …
CWH raises nearly one million for mental health
Chemist Warehouse Group has raised $905,146 for mental fitness foundation Gotcha4Life throughout the 2022 campaign Founded by media personality Gus Worland, the not-for-profit Gotcha4Life Foundation is dedicated to helping build …
A solution for third-party apps
Fred IT Group launches new web-based hub Fred IT Group has launched a new web-based hub called Fred Marketplace, to allow pharmacies to quickly identify and source partner software approved …