Why pharmacists need to change their thinking
The expanding role of community pharmacists—from making medicines to optimising outcomes—will require a shift in thinking, writes Vanessa Lontos Recently the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), whose role is to advance …
Samford Chemmart Pharmacy: connecting with customers
Samford Chemmart Pharmacy, Queensland is one of the finalists in this year’s Guild Pharmacy of the Year Award. Knowing its customers and the community in which it operates has been …
Pharmacy 777 Nollamara: mental health leads the way
Pharmacy 777 in Nollamara, WA is a finalist in the Guild’s Pharmacy of the Year Award. The implementation of an innovative mental health service, including counselling for patients, has helped …
Mount Hawthorn Community Pharmacy: a demographic shift
WA’s Mount Hawthorn Community Pharmacy is one of five finalists in the Guild’s Pharmacy of the Year competition. The changing demographic of the local community spurred WA’s Mount Hawthorn Community …
McCarthy’s Pharmacy Orange: taking pharmacy to customers
McCarthy’s Pharmacy Orange, Lords Place, Orange, is one of five finalists in the Guild’s Pharmacy of the Year Award. Changes in the pharmacy industry, as well as changes in customer …
Pharmacy of the Year finalists embracing change
The judges involved in selecting the finalists for the Guild Pharmacy of the Year Award have emphasised that a standout feature of all five finalists was their recognition of the …
Friendlies High Wycombe: a health journey
Friendlies High Wycombe, Kalamunda Rd, High Wycombe, WA, is one of the five finalists in the Guild’s Pharmacy of the Year. Team effort, training and a lot of patience lie …
PSA embarks on new Pharmacy House
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is embarking on a building project to redevelop Pharmacy House, its national headquarters. Immediate Past President and building project Chair, Grant Kardachi, says the new …
A quarter can’t keep up health goals for a week: Weight Watchers
More than a quarter of Australians aren’t able to maintain their desired health goals even for a week, according to new research by Weight Watchers. The vast amount of food …
PHAA applauds Ice harm minimisation approach
Public Health Association of Australia CEO Michael Moore has welcomed the government’s focus on treatment in its response to the recommendations of the ICE Taskforce. “The PHAA congratulates the Prime …
Christine Carrington receives Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award
The Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award for 2015 has been awarded to Dr Christine Carrington at Medicines Management 2015, the SHPA National Conference. The Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award is one of …
Amber Roberts awarded SHPA Medal of Merit
The SHPA Medal of Merit for 2015 has been presented to Amber Roberts, during Medicines Management 2015, the SHPA National Conference. The SHPA Medal of Merit is awarded by SHPA’s …