Reaching out to China
Guild signs top level MOU with Chinese pharmacy leadersThe importance of the burgeoning Chinese market to the Australian complementary medicine and pharmaceutical markets has been ratified with the signing of …
To CMI or not to CMI
A reader has commented on a recent PDL column on the importance of using CMI when dispensing a drug to a patient for the first time. Majella Hill, a counsellor …
Revised PII standard from 1 July
The Pharmacy Board has issued a reminder that professional indemnity insurance standard has been revised, in its latest communique.In December 2015 the Board published a revised registration standard for professional …
Forum: Dispensing Robots
There is a terrific discussion underway at present on the AJP Discussion Forum about dispensing robots. It includes contributions from some of the robot vendors.Take a look here.Other current topics in …
iPads and iPhones can be used to manage diabetes
Pharmacists can empower patients to self-manage their chronic disease using appsA pilot program led by the University of Canberra has found iPads and other mobile devices can help people with …
Senior jabs neglected, but pharmacy can help
With so much focus on encouraging parents to vaccinate their children, senior Australians have been neglected when it comes to immunisation, say experts.But pharmacists can have a significant role in …
Brexit could open doors for Aussie pharmacists to work in UK
Britain’s decision to leave the EU may affect work arrangements and possibilities for AustraliansWithin the past decade, it has been difficult for movement to occur between the UK and Australia in either …
Mental health focus welcomed
Stakeholders have welcomed commitments from major parties to invest in Australia’s mental health.Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that, if re-elected, his Government would invest $192 million to help implement …
Guild-China Medical Pharmaceutical Material Association MoU to be signed
Guild national president George Tambassis has welcomed delegates to the Chinese complementary health product Expo, being held in Melbourne.He is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Guild …
6CPA PTP innovations to be PSA16 focus
Pharmacy practice innovations from the 6CPA Pharmacy Trial Program will be a major focus of discussions at the flagship conference for PSA.Embracing the theme Leading Pharmacy Innovation, the PSA16 conference …
AJP: 130 years at the heart of pharmacy
A lot has changed in the world since the AJP first landed in people’s mailboxes back in 1886… Now – following the demise of The Bulletin – the oldest continuously …
GP pilot reduces antibiotic prescribing rates
A pilot program aimed at stemming antibiotic resistance has successfully reduced prescribing rates among participating doctors.The University of Queensland-led study involved more than 100 general practitioners from almost 30 practices …