Best in show
A look back at some of the highlights from our recent coverage of APP2019 AJP once again was there with our cameras to cover APP2019 on the Gold Coast in …
Pharmacy pill testing kits ‘not sophisticated,’ says Bartone
The AMA has formally backed supervised pill testing trials, but criticised pill testing kits sold at pharmacies and online At a Canberra meeting, the AMA’s Federal Council has formally and …
Rego barred after forging colleague’s signature on script
A former pharmacist and medical practitioner has been barred from applying for registration from his professions for 18 months and two years respectively A Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal heard …
Proprietor pharmacists cannot delegate professional obligations: PDL
Some interstate pharmacy owners have never visited their businesses, PDL warns In its latest practice alert, PDL says that several incidents reported to it in recent months have exposed some …
Smith Family is the Charity of Choice of APP 2019 Attendees
Thank you to everyone who visited the Pfizer stand at APP 2019 and participated in the Pfizer CARES Charity of Choice vote. With your support we received over 500 votes …
Clinical tips: chronic pain
Chronic pain is often an invisible disability, writes Louis Roller Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. It may be for acute pain such as …
The APP Top 10
Here are the 10 most clicked articles from APP2019 The articles listed below are the most read stories from APP, as of 20 March 2019. Click on the links below …
‘Raft of solutions’ needed on drug deaths
More key voices have spoken out for – and against – pill testing in Australia The AMA Queensland has issued a statement calling for a controlled pill testing trial, following …
CWH-linked entity sees profits plummet
East Yarra Friendly Society saw a 25% drop in revenue between the 2015-16 financial year and the 2016-17 financial year, plus a significant drop in profits The Financial Review’s Simon …
Pharmacy tests a ‘vehicle for generating income’
The AMA has called for a lift on the freeze on medical rebates for pathology services… and taken a swipe at services available through pharmacy The AMA has issued a …
Public is tired of AMA’s lecturing: Guild
Absence from work certificates from pharmacists are being blamed for a rise in “sickies” The ABC’s Radio National Breakfast has reported that small businesses are concerned that sick days are …
WA’s finest honoured
Melinda Boss has received the WA Pharmacist of the Year Award at the annual Western Australian Pharmacist Awards night hosted by the PSA PSA WA President Dr Fei Sim presented …