Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Irritable bowel syndrome: low-dose antidepressant improves symptoms Low dose of amitriptyline (10mg daily for 6 months) improves overall symptoms and abdominal …
2024 Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards winners announced
Four outstanding pharmacists have been recognised at the Emeritus Lloyd Sansom AO Distinguished Lecture Series The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced the recipients of the Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards, …
‘The PBAC has not put a cap’
Opposition health spokesperson grills department officials over their management of a spike in submissions for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee The November 2024-2025 Supplementary Budget Estimates have seen officials say …
Do pharmacies have to accept used vapes?
What are pharmacists’ obligations when it comes to vape disposal – and are there numbers on uptake? Senator Ruston asked a number of questions about the controversial legislation assigning vapes …
Advancing the cause
Confronting the ‘purple elephant’ as AdPha president highlights the changes and opportunities driving forward the sector Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has celebrated its first annual conference since changing its name, …
The best way to empower pharmacists
The Albanese government will continue to collaborate with the pharmacy sector on scope, says assistant minister “This conference was the first organised by the rebranded AdPha – the name change …
Overseas-trained registrants surge
Overseas-trained pharmacists accounted for more than half of all first-time registrations in 2023/24 Data from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) annual report for 2023/24 shows a significant increase …
Creating effective EDM campaigns for pharmacies
Recently, a client in our marketing module reached out for guidance on crafting EDMs (electronic direct mail) that resonate with their community, writes Rebecca Goodsell At Peak, we use EDMs …
Winner shines a ‘bright light’ on rural and remote health
“Tireless advocate” Susan Trevillian has been named the recipient of the 2024 Australian Clinical Pharmacy Award Susan Trevillian FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, RuralHlth) was honoured by Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) on the …
Confronting the stigma: dealing with discrimination around maternity
Pharmacy is an increasingly feminised profession, however we have recently heard disturbing reports of improper treatment and discrimination toward pharmacists and staff who are pregnant or returning from maternity leave …
The week in review
Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse continued to dominate the headlines this week, while a nude shopper also attracted the media spotlight Rivals and investment analysts shared their views the …
‘Force in cardiology’ lauded
Adam Livori has been named the winner of the 2024 AdPha Medal of Merit, for advancing care to improve the lives of patients in rural and remote areas Advanced Pharmacy …