Scope of practice
Registration standard extends registered nurses’ prescribing
“We need to empower and trust our highly skilled primary healthcare providers,” Guild leader says, as nurse prescribing endorsement expanded A new prescribing model for endorsed registered nurses (RNs) will …
Medicinal cannabis ‘now mainstream’: Biggs
Regulatory challenges and paperwork relating to medicinal cannabis may be off-putting, but not dispensing could cost pharmacies, an expert warns With close to 80% of pharmacies across Australia having dispensed …
Tasmania joins scope expansion
Scope of practice expands in another jurisdiction as research shows half of Aussies are unaware pharmacists can treat a range of conditions Tasmanians will be the next group of Australians …
‘Shortcuts in healthcare can be dangerous’
GP warns proposed endorsement for pharmacist prescribers “overlooks the risks of misdiagnosis… and fragmented care” The Pharmacy Board of Australia’s decision to start a process to establish an endorsement for scheduled medicines …
Board’s endorsement plan ‘a milestone’ for prescribing
Moves to establish an endorsement for scheduled medicines for pharmacists set to strengthen safe prescribing, the APC’s chief says The Pharmacy Board of Australia’s decision to start a process to establish …
Transitions of care stewardship framework welcomed
Landmark framework to improve medication management during transitions of care The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care’s (ACSQHC’s) Medication Management at Transitions of Care Stewardship Framework needs …
Board takes ‘pivotal step’ for pharmacist prescribing
Moves to develop an endorsement framework for scheduled medicines for pharmacists has “the potential to unlock consistent, safe and accessible care,” Guild leader says Work is underway to develop an …
‘You might only get one lick of the ice cream’
Full scope services are providing an opportunity for pharmacies to increase customer loyalty and boost transactions, a data expert says Pharmacy owners need to embrace full scope of practice to …
Chronic disease an opportunity for pharmacists to take responsibility: Twomey
Full scope pharmacists will be able to help tackle Australia’s underdiagnosed chronic disease crisis, Guild leader says Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to enable them to manage chronic health conditions …
Full scope training comes to NSW
Pharmacy schools at two NSW universities will commence full scope of practice training programs in 2026 Pharmacists are being encouraged to express their interest in undertaking full scope of practice …
Put rural health first: RIPAA
Government urged to invest in rural pharmacy to bolster access to healthcare Current funding and workforce programs for rural pharmacy are failing to address inequities in remote communities, pharmacists warn. …
GPs slam Guild plan
GP warns push for greater pharmacist prescribing will put patients at risk, as Guild seeks to expand scope Doctors are questioning the modelling used by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia …