Polls
Poll: the national UTI and contraceptives trials
What do you think about the Albanese government’s women’s health package? Earlier this week (Sunday 9 February) the federal government announced a $573.3 million investment in women’s health, including new …
Poll: Preparing for paracetamol scheduling changes
Patient safety concerns are behind the reduction in maximum pack sizes of paracetamol products…are you prepared? Tell us here The changes affect packs available for general, Schedule 2 and S3 …
Poll – Will the proposed Sigma/CWH merger impact your business?
Despite concerns over the potential loss of competition in the community pharmacy sector the ACCC has given the green light for Sigma’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse (CWH) Less than …
‘I won’t work for a pharmacy that sells vapes’
Pharmacists “cannot be compelled to stock or supply therapeutic vapes” after regulations changed this month, according to the TGA—and many are choosing not to As of 1 October, vapes with …
Is maternity leave a career killer in pharmacy?
Despite having a highly feminised workforce, reports of discrimination against mums-to-be and pharmacists returning from maternity leave are emerging Following an interview with Amandeep Doll the head of professional belonging …
Costs putting conference attendance out of reach
Pharmacy may be one of the healthcare system’s most accessible points, but rising costs are making the profession’s conferences inaccessible for many Registration fees and rising travel and accommodation costs …
Poll: Are pharmacy conferences becoming too expensive to attend?
Conferences provide an opportunity for pharmacists to connect with their peers, but with cost-of-living pressures mounting are they becoming too expensive to attend? Pharmacy events offer pharmacists a chance to …
Do pharmacists want to sell vapes?
AJP’s latest poll asked readers what they thought about the controversial decision to make all vapes S3 – and they made their thoughts clear In June 2024, the legislation to …
Poll: Your say on vapes
Should pharmacies be the only authorised sellers of vapes – and do you agree with the legislative change that they be OTC? Pharmacies are set to become the only retailers …
Poll: Is the 8CPA a good deal for community pharmacy?
Pharmacies are set to share in the 8CPA’s $26.5 billion funding pool over the next five years, but is the deal enough to secure the viability of the sector? The …
Poll: Budget 2024-5
There’s no doubt that there’s a lot going on in the pharmacy sector right now. But does the 2024-5 Federal Budget address any of your concerns? It’s been billed as …
Poll: Should nicotine vapes be Pharmacist Only?
Academics back pharmacists to dispense nicotine vapes without prescriptions – we want to know if you believe they should be Pharmacist Only products? Legislation aimed at restricting access to nicotine …