Your 5 pharmacy moments of truth
Glenn Guilfoyle outlines 5 critical customer ‘moments of truth’ by which you will be continually judged, but which could become your ‘wow’ factors With everything that is changing in the …
Top locum, intern named
Grace Quach has been awarded the 2023 PSA MIMS Intern Pharmacist of the Year The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the 2023 Intern Pharmacist of the Year and Locum …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, as many head to Sydney for PSA2023 In NSW, chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant has announced an expansion of the pharmacist UTI …
More than an ‘ouch’: managing pain in children
Pain is a major cause of upset for children, and their parents. Pharmacists can advise on the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments available There are many causes of pain in children. …
Major overhaul of Professional Practice Standards; Sim
And PSA national president reminds Health Minister “pharmacists are your solution to a stronger primary care” A major “next generation” rebuild of Professional Practice Standards (PPS) was launched on the …
Early start to 8CPA talks under consideration
Next CPA must be about “more than dispensing revenue”, Minister says Negotiations for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) could be brought forward, in response to concerns around 60-day dispensing. …
UTI trial expanding
The NSW UTI trial is about to be expanded, based on its success A statement from NSW Health says that thousands of women are set to benefit from timely access …
Top pharmacists named
A multi-award-winning Canberra pharmacist has just been named Pharmacist of the Year The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has announced the recipients of its 2023 Excellence Awards. Alongside award sponsor Symbion, …
Double dispensing safety net needed: Tyrrell
Government urged to compromise on 60-day dispensing roll out to protect the viability of community pharmacies Compromise will be critical to ensuring rural communities retain access to pharmacist-delivered health services …
TWC maps plans for the future
A health app, eCommerce and digital marketing initiatives are all key focuses for the TerryWhite Chemmart brand over the next few years TerryWhite Chemmart has celebrated a Supplier Forum in …
Specialty pharmacy not the future, but already a cornerstone
A focus on specialty pharmacy is a key aspect of the SHPA’s newly-released vision of the immediate future for the profession Earlier this week (24 July 2023) the Society of …
Pharmacy Council opens nominations for Accreditation Committee
Nominations are being sought to fill four vacancies on the Australian Pharmacy Council’s Accreditation Committee The Australian Pharmacy Council is seeking four individuals to fill positions on its Accreditation Committee. …
