Scope of practice
Vaccination market domination within pharmacy’s grasp
Guild issues rallying call for pharmacists to become Australia’s first choice for vaccination services Pharmacy owners are being urged to continue the promotion vaccination services, as the Pharmacy Guild of …
Pharmacists set for scope expansion
Politicians back pharmacists to provide more services ahead of Northern Territory election Pharmacists’ scope of practice is set to be an election issue when NT voters head to the polls …
Pharmacist prescribing to supplement not replace GPs
Patients in North Queensland are already benefiting from improved access to healthcare through pharmacist prescribing services, the state’s Health Minister says Empowering pharmacists to treat common health conditions will ensure …
Embrace services or risk losing RPMA: Twomey
Rapid increases to the RPMA could see regional pharmacies that receive funding come under the microscope, Guild warns Owners of pharmacies receiving the Regional Pharmacy Maintenance Allowance (RPMA) are being …
‘I have concerns about this, as opposed to you… being the police.’
Scope expansion means community pharmacists can do more to promote optimal use of antibiotics, but should they “police” antibiotics scripts written by GPs? Community pharmacists often don’t feel comfortable raising …
Time to get out of your comfort zone
Pharmacists who want to continue to practice in five to 10 years’ time need to upskill, a graduate of the Queensland scope of practice pilot training program says Pharmacists need …
From laggards to leaders
Australia is rapidly moving up the ranks when it comes to pharmacists’ scope of practice, Guild president says The expansion of Australian pharmacists’ scope of practice since the start of …
‘Seize the opportunity’
Pharmacists urged to continue “journey of evolution of pharmacy practice” Australia’s ageing population and challenges in accessing GP services are creating opportunities for pharmacists to play a greater role in …
‘We’ve reached peak hospital’
Advanced pharmacy could be key to delivering healthcare in new settings, SHPA president tells careers summit Health systems are changing and “the bedside that the pharmacist provides care at might …
Pharmacists get expanded scope in Tasmania
Tasmanian pharmacists get green light to extend prescriptions for oral contraceptives Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to authorise them to supply oral contraceptives will improve access, Pharmaceutical Society of …
Government confirms ACOP rules
Tiers 1 and 2 of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) measure will commence on Monday 1 July following the release of the program’s rules The Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) …
Guild secures trial funding support
Pharmacies providing treatment for common skin conditions as part of the NSW scope of practice trial will be eligible for “one-off practice allowance” NSW Health will provide pharmacies participating in …