Three-year suspension for trafficking dextromethorphan
A pharmacist has been suspended until 2019 after he was convicted of two counts of trafficking dextromethorphan, claiming “long hours” and “lack of judgement” as contributing factors.The Pharmacy Board referred …
Shop around for pharmacy discounts, Checkout advises
A The Checkout piece slamming pharmacy for selling complementary medicines has offered suggestions for saving money that may actually cost consumers more.Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland Branch president Tim Logan …
Diabetes clinic a glimpse of the future
A multidisciplinary clinic for people living with diabetes is a glimpse into the future of how 21st Century pharmacies will serve their communities, says PSA president Joe Demarte.Perth Diabetes Care …
AMA head calls 63-year-old giving birth “madness”
No amount of antioxidant supplements or kale smoothies can arrest the inevitability of ageing, he saysAMA president Dr Michael Gannon has said a woman’s decision to use IVF to conceive …
Clinical tips: medicines and breastfeeding
Discussing medicines and Baby mustn’t stop when a baby is born, writes Karalyn HuxhagenCustomers will ask about medications during their pregnancy. There are many myths and it is the pharmacist’s …
Health Care Homes should be for all, says report
Top health organisations say the HCH model should encompass all Australians, not just those with chronic health conditionsA newly released report has outlined the new concept of ‘Patient-Centred Health Care Homes’ …
Pharmacists’ role in oral health
Australia’s first study into pharmacists’ role in oral healthcare has found they are consulted often, but need more trainingA study by researchers from the University of Queensland’s schools of pharmacy, dentistry …
New roles blocked by pay, workload worries
Worry about pay and increased workloads may be holding pharmacists back from engaging in expanded roles, an AJP survey suggests.Last week the AJP asked readers whether they would be keen …
Getting fluent with vaccination
With pharmacist influenza vaccination here to stay, pharmacy’s role in battling flu is only going to grow.In April 2016, pharmacist vaccinations became available in Queensland permanently, and less than a …
Poll: would you go rural?
It’s a common suggestion when the issue of jobs for pharmacists is discussed: move rural or regional to find better-paying work.At the PSA16 conference a panel on pharmacist pay heard …
6CPA-maximising tools at Pharmacy Connect
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia will launch a range of new tools to help pharmacies maximise 6CPA opportunities at the Guild Member Only Breakfast on Saturday 10 September at Pharmacy …
PSA16 conference gallery
A selection of photos from the event held at Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, 29-31 July 2016.This content is restricted to registered users only. If you …