Work & the workplace
‘Emotionally demanding… but rewarding’
10 pharmacists reflect on their roles in voluntary assisted dying, citing concerns over inconsistent legislation, unpredictable workloads and remuneration Pharmacists have described the challenges and rewards of being involved in …
Producing ‘AI-competent graduates’
Pharmacists already work alongside AI-enabled clinical decision support systems and educators need to keep up, researchers argue A clinical recommendation in 2030 will not be generated by a pharmacist alone, …
Work-related mental health injury rates ‘shocking’: union
A recent survey has revealed that 21% of respondents experienced a work-related mental health injury or illness in the past 12 months While more than two-thirds of these workers needed …
Hospital pharmacists close to ‘breaking point’: Union
Pharmacists strike at two ACT hospitals and Digital Canberra as pay dispute continues ACT-based public sector pharmacists say they feel they have no other option but to walk off the …
Tougher laws needed to fight pharmacy assaults: Guild
“No healthcare worker should go to work fearing for their physical safety,” Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president, Professor Trent Twomey says, as reports of assaults against pharmacy workers rise …
Rural health coalition backs RIPAA vision
Current pharmacy fund framework fails to deliver sustainable clinical pharmacist services for remote Australians Calls for funding to embed clinical pharmacists into rural and remote communities is being supported by …
ECPs detail threats, disrespect, lack of support
Pharmacy employers need to focus on creating psychologically safe workplaces, researchers find An article by Australian researchers, published in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Wellbeing, has …
Pay rise for some hospital pharmacists
Victoria’s Labor government has announced that hospital pharmacists will be among the health professionals set to receive a pay rise The state government has said that it is “proud to …
Demand for pharmacists keeps pay above award rates
Community pharmacies are reporting average ordinary time earnings for pharmacists are more than 20% higher than award rates, a new report reveals Data from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Remuneration …
Record number of calls to PSS
Conflict within the pharmacy, between staff and management, and perceived bullying are the most common reasons for calls, says organisation Calls to the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) reached their highest …
Flow state: making your pharmacy set up work for your goals
Pharmacies and workflows are increasingly being redesigned to support full scope, but the task itself isn’t always straightforward. Kate Cowling looks at the key considerations from those who have embarked …
Pharmacist doc weighs in on companion selling, prescribing
Companion selling “scummy” when driven purely by profit, says a popular TikToker, but adds “pharmacists are the best prescribers” lacking the right tools Community pharmacist turned medical doctor, Dr Mustafa …