Rural pharmacist shortage is biting hard
The issue of whether or not pharmacists should leave major cities in order to find work – or well paying work – has arisen again, with AJP readers highlighting a …
What’s the point of paracetamol?
What’s the point of paracetamol? Andrew Moore, University of Oxford Paracetamol has been around for over 50 years. It’s safe and many guidelines recommend it as the go-to treatment. At …
TWC, Chemmart launch big new pharmacy brand
Terry White and Chemmart have announced that all pharmacies within the merged group’s approximately 500-strong network will migrate to operate under a single retail pharmacy brand, TerryWhite Chemmart. The new …
Brief GP intervention aids weight loss: study
Tackling obesity by offering the opportunity to attend a weight loss program during a routine consultation is effective, welcomed by patients and takes 30 seconds of physicians’ time, according to …
Pharmacy Trial Program tranche 2 grants announced
The Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, has announced the Tranche 2 grants round of the Pharmacy Trial Program. Under the Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement, $50 million was allocated for new …
Could other providers upskill rural pharmacists?
How could pharmacists help provide services which are scant in rural areas? wonders Karalyn Huxhagen Since the third community pharmacy agreement, the focus has been on developing professional programs including …
Ransomware scare
New warnings over software scammers targeting pharmacies In its latest monthly communique, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority says it “continues to hear reports of pharmacies being targeted by ransomware, a type …
Drugs program a success
Hep C program success “extraordinary”, Senate committee hears, but no mention of cost to pharmacy However, there is no mention of the issue of the cost of supplying and stocking …
Script copay increase is still Government policy
An increase to the script copayment and to the Medicare Safety Net remain Government policy, a Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Estimates meeting has heard. The measure, which would increase …
Going out in style
PDL farewells Marie Ritchie at gala function PDL has celebrated the career of its retiring CEO Marie Ritchie in style at a function in Melbourne last Friday. A well-known identity …
2017 flu vaccine strains announced
The flu viruses to be included in the 2017 Australian vaccine have now been announced. The Australian Influenza Vaccine Committee with the TGA in Canberra to recommend influenza viruses to …
PSA applauds Ritchie’s career
The outstanding service and contributions of retiring Pharmaceutical Defence Limited CEO Marie Ritchie have been applauded by the PSA. Ritchie has announced her retirement after a 22-year career with PDL. …