Hospital concerns met
SHPA welcomes support for post-discharge medicine supply and the successful trial of a new liquid opioid management system A major New South Wales government announcement meets long-standing requests for post-discharge …
Looking at harm minimisation
Methadone, buprenorphine, drug testing, naloxone and more: we discuss the latest views and opinions with a panel of experts Why is the naloxone program not seeing wider take-up? Should pharmacists …
Week in review
Claims government is ‘front loading’ 60-day dispensing, as Ministers prepare to front a pharmacy conference, while complaints grow over the new methadone scheme Debate continued to rage during the week …
Listen here: our top 10 podcasts
A mix of topics feature in our top 10 podcasts for the first half of 2023 These were the ten most opened podcasts for the first six months of 2023 …
No consultation, but lots of spin
Guild calls on Prime Minister to stop the cycle of spin and re-engaged with the community pharmacy sector In the absence of consultation with pharmacists over 60-day dispensing, Mark Butler …
Community mourns passing of award-winning pharmacist
Patients in the Victorian town of Beechworth are mourning the death of local pharmacy owner, Ruth Parker Australian Patients’ Association Most Outstanding Community Pharmacist Award 2022 winner, Parker (47), died …
PBS stumbles into being 75 years ago
July 1948 – new medicines scheme rendered all but unworkable on its debut after years of doctor boycotts The Health Department has been highlighting the 75th anniversary of the Pharmaceutical …
What women want
Australian women are increasingly seeing the benefits in having direct access to oral contraceptives through community pharmacy, researchers say A detailed series of interviews with 20 women aged between 18 …
Twomey reiterates government consultation plea over 60-day
Daily Telegraph op-ed by Guild boss says cheaper medicines can be achieved without “forcing pharmacies to shut” Pharmacy Guild national president Professor Trent Twomey has used a Daily Telegraph opinion …
Recognising when you need support
How can you recognise when you’re experiencing stress in these difficult times for all sectors of pharmacy? And where can you go for support? PDL provides some recommendations PDL Professional …
‘Front-loaded’ 60-day first tranche contains 60% of pain
Government “hardballs” on double dispensing, says financial analyst The Federal Government has taken an “aggressive” stance with its double dispensing policy with 60% of total financial impact happening from September, …
World News Wrapup: 6 July 2023
Walgreens to close 450 sites worldwide New York, USA: Walgreens Boots Alliance plans to close up to 150 sites in the USA and 300 Boots pharmacies in the UK as …