‘If the government wants to reduce red tape, remove the CPA.’
An industry analyst has called for the scrapping of Community Pharmacy Agreements and the CSO in a bid to rid the sector of “red tape” Rhodes Management, led by business …
Week in review
Rumours about Chemist Warehouse, pharmacists winning on the national scene and more! This week, the Australian Financial Review reported rumours that Chemist Warehouse was spending increasing face-to-face time meeting with …
Meet the Foodie Pharmacist
WA pharmacist Geraldine Dartnell has long had an interest in wellness – and she’s now leaving pharmacy to help Australians support their health with food Ms Dartnell, who has been …
Pharmacists aren’t aiding stockpiling
Doctors have taken to mainstream media to claim that codeine addicts are stockpiling – and pharmacists are letting them Pharmacy leaders have described as a “beat-up” the suggestion that pharmacists …
Unsafe, stressed and overworked
A study has shone a spotlight on stress in the pharmacy profession— and found stress levels comparable to those experienced by other health professionals Half of Australia’s pharmacists are dissatisfied …
Clinical tips: party season
It’s the time of year to consider promoting responsible use of alcohol, writes Karalyn Huxhagen The scenes from the recent Melbourne Cup of women lying on the ground in their …
How could a listed Chemist Warehouse look?
Chemist Warehouse could list its management structure, but does it actually need to? asks one industry analyst Earlier this week the Australian Financial Review’s Street Talk column suggested that Chemist …
Discharge dispense dilemma
A roundup of research from the recent SHPA Medicines Management 2017 conference, including evidence of poor discharge prescribing of opioids Guidelines are being developed by a local health district …
Technicians do it better
Techs have an integral role to play in the pharmacy team – but how can we make training and certification more consistent, and increase opportunities to advance practice? The pharmacy …
Guild targets direct supply, meds shortages
The Pharmacy Guild highlights “stress and strain” of medicine shortages, recalls… while another company going direct has Guild leaders “in a fury” Australia’s medicines supply chain is showing some signs of …
To indicate or not to indicate?
Study reveals widespread support for including the indication on scripts and medication labels, but concerns have been raised over workload and privacy Adding the indication or purpose of the medication …
Euthanasia legislation passed
The Voluntary Assisted Dying bill has passed Victoria’s upper house, with some amendments The amendments included changes to the time frame for patients to use the scheme: previously, patients would …