Case study: Spotting the error
Why it’s imperative that pharmacists should be involved at both hospital admission and discharge This month the SHPA spoke out in support of hospital pharmacists, …
‘You wouldn’t let a podiatrist perform brain surgery.’
Pharmacists are ‘not qualified’ to dispense emergency and repeat prescriptions, says a prominent GP AMA Queensland president Dr Dilip Dhupelia has condemned the findings of …
Casuals move welcomed by Guild, slammed by unions
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O’Dwyer has decided to intervene in a court case which will have significant implications for casual workers and their employers The …
Don’t let diabetes affect your dreams: Jack Perkins
Amcal Pharmacy has teamed up with Supercars driver Jack Perkins to offer Australians insight into how he manages his diabetes The partnership aims to provide …
Early tax cuts passed
Fast-tracked tax relief for small and medium sized businesses passed Parliament today Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Minister for Small and Family Business, Skills and Vocational …
Greens leader ‘misinformed’ on pharmacy
A prominent pharmacist has written to her local Greens MP criticising the attack on the Pharmacy Guild by its leader and calling for discussion Adele …
CWH investigates augmented reality, Internet of Things
Chemist Warehouse is considering installing thousands of sensors in each store to find out what customers want Chemist Warehouse AMS solutions architect Antoine Sammut presented …
World news wrapup: 18 October 2018
Trump ends the US pharmacy “gag clause”; triple threat alleged robber caught in NZ; fraud crackdowns in the UK Washington, DC: Pharmacists in the US …
Regulatory rejection a plus for public: Ramsay
Healthcare giant says rejection of ‘Guild lobbying’ for increased ownership regulation is a win for consumers Ramsay Health Care says it welcomes the recommendations of …
Back to the silos
The latest views published by the AMA seek to take Australian healthcare policy back into the silos that hampered it for so long, says Anthony …
Patients ‘really valued’ the service
A pilot study has found beneficial results for patients through a GP pharmacist focused on asthma management Researchers from the University of Canberra have reviewed …
‘No reason for deregulation has been demonstrated.’
The Queensland Pharmacy Inquiry has released its findings, saying there is no reason to deregulate ownership Full scope of practice, a follow-up audit of recent …