Facing the consequences
Pharmacists are much more likely than doctors to receive a regulatory penalty if they are subject to a notification for unsafe practice, new study reveals An analysis of all notifications …
Treat retail workers with respect, customers urged
Retail association urges Australians to treat retail workers with respect this Christmas season, following the launch of its online survey about abuse from customers Over the past two years, the Shop, …
Twitter roundup: Pharmacy gems
A cure to your Mondayitis, let’s take a look at the funniest pharmacy-related tweets of last week ⚠️ hug a faculty of pharmacy student pls we are IN DIRE NEED …
A shot in the arm
New study provides another boost for the reach and efficacy of pharmacist influenza vaccination A wide range of Australians who would otherwise not be vaccinated against influenza would do so …
King Review to conduct financial survey of pharmacy
Professor Stephen King has invited community pharmacy to participate in the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation’s financial survey of the sector. Prof King extended the invitation as the Review …
The 10 most expensive drugs
New Hepatitis C medicines a costly solution at the top of the most expensive drugs list Newly approved hepatitis C medicines have topped the latest list of the most costly …
SHPA accredits six more residency programs
Another six residency programs to be offered by hospital pharmacies starting in 2017 have been accredited by SHPA. “This brings the total number of sites offering a residency program in …
Adam Spencer presents: The numbers 1 to 100
Ever wondered whether Usain Bolt could beat an ostrich over a 100-metre sprint? Or what is the most popular coloured M&M? Comedian, media personality and mathematics genius, Adam Spencer can …
Meet the finalists: Capital Chemist Wanniassa
We meet the finalists in the Guild Pharmacy of the Year competition, starting with Canberra’s Capital Chemist Wanniassa Building on their own experiences in the community has helped to reinforce …
Poll: Do you recommend Vitamin D supplements?
Do you recommend Vitamin D supplements to patients? Last week, AJP took a look at the issue of Vitamin D supplements and the case for and against them. This month …
A woman of influence
In the final of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to consultant pharmacist Debbie Rigby 1. …
The week in review
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy There was big news for six community pharmacies around the country this week, as the Pharmacy Guild announced its finalists …