‘Consumer confusion, pharmacist frustration’ if current system continues
New independent scope of practice report calls for removal of “inconsistent” barriers for pharmacists and makes 18 recommendations for change Pharmacists face barriers that limit their ability to practice to …
A health champion
Pharmacist named one of nine individual Medicare Champions from across the country Laura Stewart, pharmacist and proprietor at Pharmacy 777 Karratha, WA, was named a Medicare Champion in the Stronger …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Safe withdrawal and tapering of antidepressants This article explores the rationale for tapering antidepressants gradually, in a hyperbolic pattern and a …
November MIMS Update
Some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products Dapagliflozin (propanediol monohydrate) and sitagliptin (phosphate monohydrate) (Sidapvia) is a combination of the …
The top ten
The sidelining of hospital pharmacists was top of mind for many readers during October, alongside legal issues, vapes and the CWH merger saga These were the ten most read stories …
Wesfarmers targets affordable healthcare
Priceline franchisor aims to make healthcare “simpler, more affordable and accessible” Wesfarmers is planning to invest in technology for health monitoring and clinical care to strengthen its Health division, which …
Labor announces 24/7 pharmacy plan
State government unveils plans for a new 24-hour pharmacy ahead of by-election South Australia is set to get a fourth 24-hour pharmacy as the state’s Labor government responds to “soaring …
The week in review
Pharmacists responded to the federal government’s report on Covid-19, while the issue of pay comes up…again This week the Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report was revealed, noting Australia’s comparative success in …
Union calls for ‘significant’ increase to Award
Australian Private Hospitals Industry Association’s opposition to increasing the Pharmacy Industry Award is “a kick in the face” for pharmacists, union says Professional Pharmacists Australia has called for a 14% …
UTIs in the NT
PDL has some advice for pharmacists practising in the Northern Territory Recent legislative change now allows Northern Territory pharmacists to provide antibiotic treatment without a prescription from a prescriber for …
Nurse arrested at Chemist Warehouse
A pharmacist became suspicious after a nurse presented several falsified scripts for painkillers at their pharmacy in a matter of days The nurse’s case was recently heard at the Victorian …
Mandatory reporting: a pharmacist’s responsibilities
Andrew Tooms takes look around the nation at the legislative and regulatory responsibilities of pharmacists when confronted by possible abuse of a minor Author: Andrew Tooms BSc (Hons), LLB, MHM, AACPA, …