Man ‘had a valuable career, which is now lost’
A former pharmacist sold illicit drugs over the dark web, hidden in fish and chicken curry boxes Mainstream media have reported on the case of a man who faced an …
Demand outstrips supply for community pharmacists
Data from Jobs and Skills Australia shows community pharmacists continue to be in short supply across all jurisdictions Pharmacists will remain on Australia’s Occupation Shortage List, despite historic numbers being …
‘Seek professional advice’
Pharmacy owners are being urged to engage with their advisers early, as new licensing scheme comes into force Owners of existing pharmacies are being encouraged to prepare themselves for new …
How durable is government support for pharmacy?
A leading economist has queried the sustainability of current levels of government support for pharmacy in a changing financial landscape Government support for pharmacy has helped to keep a lid …
Innovator inducted into ‘Hall of Fame’
Driving force behind pharmacy skincare brand Ego Pharmaceuticals, Dr Jane Oppenheim, joins the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Oppenhein was inducted in the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame’s Honour Roll …
To treat or refer: Taking a patient-centric dermatological history
Skin is fabulous because it can be observed when issues arise. Community pharmacists are often the first healthcare professionals consulted for skin issues, making it crucial for us to know …
‘War hero’ doctor caught self-prescribing
A pharmacist checked SafeScript when they became concerned about a doctor who presented scripts he had written in his wife’s name, resulting in a notification to Ahpra In November 2023, …
Medicinal cannabis system exploited, say Guild, AMA
Pharmacists and doctors have teamed up to implore the health minister to act on the largely unregulated rise in medicinal cannabis prescribing and dispensing Only weeks after the Pharmacy Board …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Budesonide–formoterol versus salbutamol as reliever therapy in children with mild asthma (CARE) In children aged 5–15 years with mild asthma, budesonide–formoterol …
Women in pharmacy face systemic and structural challenges
Workplace safety, insufficient work-life balance and barriers to leadership listed among issues facing women in pharmacy, an international report reveals Close to 50% of female pharmacists around the world have …
Verrocchi takes substantial stake in HMC
Chemist Warehouse co-founder takes major holding in former Sigma backer Billionaire pharmacist, Mario Verrocchi, has become a substantial shareholder in asset management firm, HMC Capital. A notice to the …
Is Australia over-promising and under-delivering for overseas pharmacists?
Limited intern opportunities are hampering overseas pharmacists’ from joining the pharmacy workforce, Guild leader says Record numbers of overseas-trained pharmacists are looking to bring their skills and experience to Australia, …