Scope of practice
Pharmacist prescribing ‘not simply a matter of convenience’
NSW’s successful scope of practice trials could pave the way for further expansion of pharmacists’ roles within the healthcare system, a doctor-turned-politician believes Authorising “appropriately trained pharmacists” to prescribe under …
‘Each one of us holds the ability to shape the future of pharmacy’
Pharmacists are being urged to step up and lead by their actions, as the profession evolves “The future of pharmacy is not simply defined by new medicines, new technologies, or …
FIP launches campaign to expand scope
FIP highlights how pharmacists can strengthen health systems ahead of World Pharmacists Day Governments and policy makers are being urged to employ pharmacists as part of the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s …
Prescribing inconsistency creates ‘confusion and uncertainty’
Adopting a single, universally accepted definition of prescribing across all health professionals including pharmacists would promote consistency, say researchers from the NSW Community Pharmacy Trials Full scope of practice for …
Australia needs consistent approach to pharmacist prescribing: Guild
Policymakers urged to back pharmacist prescribers to improve access to medicine, as GP warn against “putting policy ahead of safety” GPs double down on pharmacist prescribing concerns, with new report …
Nurse prescribing reform ‘a positive step’: Guild
Legislative changes to allow endorsed registered nurses to prescribe on the PBS are being backed by the Guild Patients will be able to access medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits …
Pharmacy gets new Code of Ethics
PSA’s revised Code of Ethics aims to reflect the expanding roles pharmacists play Care, integrity, competency and collaboration are the four pillars of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) updated …
AMA warns against independent pharmacist prescribing
Medical lobby group accused of crying ‘wolf’ in submission on pharmacist prescribing Plans to implement an endorsement for pharmacists to prescribe autonomously “risk worsening patient outcomes”, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) …
Collaborative pharmacist prescribing boosts safety: study
Patients feel more included and better informed when pharmacists are involved in the prescribing process in hospital, research reveals Results from a cross-sectional survey show patients trust pharmacists as medicines experts …
Revised standards to meet evolving needs: APC
New accreditation standards for pharmacist prescriber education programs are set to underpin nationally consistent prescribing frameworks Stakeholders invited to provide feedback on revised draft Accreditation standards for pharmacist prescriber education programs, as …
Indexation ‘a minimum’ for pharmacy programs
Pharmacists delivering medicines safety programs in aged care facilities and in patients’ homes need sustainable funding, says PSA strategic agreements lead negotiator, Brooke Shelly Indexed increases to the fees paid …
‘Safe prescribing requires safe systems’: RACGP
Coalition of healthcare providers urges caution over moves to authorise pharmacists to prescribe Health ministers and regulators are being advised to put patient safety first, as the Pharmacy Board of Australia considers measures to expand …