Scope of practice
Government to subsidise full scope training
A state government is investing $5 million to fund postgraduate training to enable pharmacists to deliver expanded services to their communities Funding will be allocated to subsidised training for Tasmanian …
Is the tide turning on vapes?
A pharmacy ordering company says it’s seen a surge in demand for nicotine vapes through its platform In an update to investors, listed microcap Pharmx reported an almost 500% increase …
Scope pilot marks milestone
One hundred community pharmacists across Queensland are now fully trained and authorised to participate in the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland president Chris …
Push for permanent scope expansion
Guild calls on a state government to align pharmacists’ scope of practice with other jurisdictions Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan, is being encouraged to add services trialed as part of the …
Let pharmacists play a bigger role in asthma management: Twomey
Guild seeks nationwide scope expansion to provide better access to asthma care State and territory governments should follow Queensland’s lead in authorising pharmacists to provide asthma treatment plans and support patients …
Pharmacist prescribers need ‘confidence’
One pharmacist faces significant pushback from the medical profession while others are left “unsure” about expanded scope… but experts say it’s all about confidence Most pharmacists responding to the UTS …
Scope trials participants keen to keep going
Most pharmacists involved in scope of practice trials plan to continue services if given the green light More than 90% of pharmacists who have participated in state-based scope of practice …
Scope expansion ‘necessary’ for profession
Majority of pharmacists believe expanding scope will be key to the future professional and economic viability of community pharmacy More than 60% of community pharmacists feel expanding the profession’s scope …
8CPA satisfies: barometer
Community pharmacists are significantly more upbeat when it comes to the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) than its predecessor, research shows Pharmacists are reporting higher levels of confidence in the …
Confidence hits all-time high
Almost two years after the government rocked the community pharmacy sector with its plan to implement 60-day dispensing, confidence is higher than ever Confidence in the community pharmacy industry is …
‘I struggle to understand vague excuses such as vaccine fatigue’
There’s no room for complacency when it comes to vaccination, Guild leader says Pharmacists are being urged encourage patients to get vaccinated for influenza, as case numbers rise across the …
Take us off the bench: Twomey
Guild leader backs pharmacists to support state health system as doctors strike Community pharmacists are ready to step in to assist patients in NSW, as hospital doctors take industrial action …