Internship need not define career path
Aspiring hospital pharmacists are being urged to “keep trying” to land their dream position, even if they do not get an internship in a hospital setting Young pharmacists should not …
Full scope pharmacists can expect more: recruiter
Employee pharmacists who upskill to deliver new services as the profession’s scope of practice expands can expect to earn more, a recruiter says Compensation for embracing full scope of practice …
Queensland appoints first chief executive to PBOC
Regulatory and licensing expert appointed to lead Queensland’s Pharmacy Business Ownership Council (PBOC) Queensland’s Governor in Council has appointed Natalie Wakefield as the inaugural chief executive of the PBOC. …
CWH store growth forecasts optimistic: analyst
Regulations are likely to stall the pace of Chemist Warehouse franchise expansion, Morningstar predicts Plans to add an extra 300 stores to the Chemist Warehouse group over the next 10 …
No warnings, bans or recalls: TGA sunscreen review
TGA proposes that some sunscreen products be reformulated following review The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is conducting a public and stakeholder consultation to determine suitable levels of certain ingredients for …
MedAdvisor completes sale of ANZ business
Medication management provider, MedAdvisor, stands to land an estimated $42.35 million from the sale of its Australia and New Zealand business Jonas Software Australia has completed its acquisition of MedAdvisor …
No cash exchanged in supplement brand transaction
Chemist Warehouse acquires The Iron Company, as Wellnex Life shifts focus to “key” brands Consumer healthcare business, Wellnex Life, has announced the sale of The Iron Company brand, as part …
Competition sees rise in intern pay
Pharmacy owners are boosting intern pay rates to attract top talent, a recruiter says Intern pharmacists are increasingly likely to secure above award wages, as pharmacy owners look to lure …
Pharmacist tips off police over fake scripts
A celebrity stylist has been charged with producing fake prescriptions to obtain stimulant drugs, after a pharmacist became suspicious Mainstream media have reported on the arrest and court appearance of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Navigating the risk of stroke and bleeding in atrial fibrillation In Australia, atrial fibrillation (AF) contributes to almost one in 10 …
Top rates for locums plateau: report
Locum pharmacists are seeing modest rate increases, as owners reach their limit The latest edition of the Raven’s Recruitment Pharmacy Salary and Market Report shows the gap between the top …
Rebate for ‘fairer and more flexible’ fees
Ahpra announces that a 30% rebate on annual renewal fees for practitioners who take parental leave is now in effect As well as applying to those taking parental leave, the …