Why Aussies use cannabis for medicinal purposes
Cannabis-based medicines should be used carefully until more evidence is accumulated, a drug expert has cautioned Professor Wayne Hall, from the University of Queensland’s Centre for Youth Substance Abuse Research, …
Profession’s sustainability ‘requires economic freedom’.
Pharmacists need freedom to operate professionally without pressure, says FIP’s outgoing president Dr Carmen Peña, President of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), said in opening the 78th World Congress of …
Why SafeScript is like seat belts
SafeScript is set to roll out in one Victorian PHN area, ahead of its state-wide expansion next year And president of the Pharmacy Guild Victorian branch Anthony Tassone has compared …
Celebrating innovation
AJP Agenda Setters poll highlights innovation in pharmacy, SHPA says The leading role of hospitals as hubs of healthcare innovation was evident this weekend as several hospital pharmacists and SHPA …
New appointment for Debbie Rigby
Leading pharmacist to head Lung Foundation Australia committee The Lung Foundation Australia has announced that Debbie Rigby has been appointed as the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Pharmacy Committee Chair. …
‘It is time for FIP to rethink its role.’
Swiss pharmacist Dominique Jordan has been elected as president of the International Pharmaceutical Federation Mr Jordan, a community pharmacy owner and former chief executive officer of the Swiss Association of …
Brisbane to host the world’s pharmacists
Brisbane is set to play host to the FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2021 The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, on behalf of the Australian member organisations …
12 things to know about Aussie women and their health
Jean Hailes has released the results of their fourth annual Women’s Health Survey… here’s what they found This week is Women’s Health Week (3-7 September). The Jean Hailes Women’s Health …
10 Factors to Consider when Buying a Pharmacy
Buying a pharmacy is no small feat, but here are 10 tips on key things to consider, by leading pharmacy broker Natalie Sirianni There are many steps in the process …
Keeping things private
Forward dispensing may increase the risk of pharmacy privacy breaches, authorities warn Regulators have again warned pharmacies over the need to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality, in even the most …
Come fly with me
Is offering comprehensive travel health advice and assessment a future practice opportunity for pharmacists? Australian pharmacies could be looking to offer expanded travel health services as a future practice opportunity, …