On the outside
Is pharmacy absent from new rural health commissioners’ brief? The Federal government will appoint Australia’s first National Rural Health Commissioner, but initial reports suggest pharmacy may not be a focus …
Forum: CPD Credits vs Hours
“I’m a bit confused as to how to tally up CPD hrs/credits. An mdBriefcase certificate of completion for “Effectively treating all degrees of allergic rhinitis” is accredited for 2 hours …
Positive results for S3 ad push
New research by UTS involving more than 2000 participants has shown S3 advertising is unlikely to lead to inappropriate use of medicine The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) commissioned the …
World news wrapup: 9 February 2017
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Essex, UK: A pharmacist who waited with an elderly patient for nearly two hours in below freezing temperatures has …
Pharmacists set to get hacking
Australia’s pharmacy hack-a-thon is on again, giving pharmacists the chance to showcase their ingenuity In April 2015, Australia’s first pharmacy hack-a-thon, called PharmHack, was held in Sydney. Now the event …
Sleepiness epidemic wake up call
Almost a third of people say sleep deprivation is responsible for a large number of workplace errors, according to new research Australia is in the grip of a sleep deprivation …
Big changes to pharmacist code of ethics
Following a comprehensive review, the revised code has a renewed focus on patient-centred collaborative care The PSA has released its revised Code of Ethics for Pharmacists, which it says has …
Scanning scrutiny
Scanning is not an automation technology and it does not change the professional responsibilities for pharmacists However, PDL strongly recommends pharmacists use barcode scanners when dispensing medicines in pharmacies and …
Pharmacist steals nearly £11,000
A British pharmacist has been struck off after stealing nearly £11,000 (AUD$17,865) from his workplace and attempting to conceal the theft using invoices from a nearby GP surgery A committee of the …
Forum: Hold times at Medicare IME
“Until a few weeks ago we would get through within 30 seconds to the IME line, but being on hold for 5-10 minutes seems to be the new normal at …
Introducing GuildCare NG
GuildLink introduces GuildCare NG – Your next generation pharmacy partner GuildLink has always endeavoured to provide healthier business results for our partner pharmacies through our industry leading professional services and …
MedsASSIST… Who needs it now, right?
It’s more important than ever to keep using MedsASSIST, writes Jarrod McMaugh Access to codeine, and the risks associated with inappropriate use, has been a very contentious topic. It will …