Aussies too relaxed on COVID: experts
As COVID cases rise again, new research shows a third of Australians are now less likely to test if they have symptoms A leading pharmacist says that as many eligible …
Wizard top performers take centre stage
Wizard Pharmacy Mount Pleasant has been crowned Wizard Pharmacy of the Year 2022 at the group’s annual awards night at Optus Stadium In a statement Wizard Pharmacy said that the …
Reprimand over S8 discrepancy
Owner censured by authority over a S8 register balance that didn’t tally up, while poisons were found stored in a drawer of the dispensary… Pharmacists have been reminded of their …
Stop-gap diabetes drug vanishes from market
Meanwhile imported Ozempic and Trulicity is out there…if patients can find it – it’s just not subsidised and up to pharmacies to decide price, says Health Department A type-2 diabetes …
It’s all about the culture
Having a strong culture is crucial to building a happy and productive workforce and workplace says John Thornett If I reflect on my own journey in business – particularly from …
The week in review
It’s been all about pharmacists working to the top of their scope this week, as more states make changes and fiery debate from GPs continues Victorian premier Daniel Andrews announced …
To repack or not to repack
The benefit to patients of having medicines repackaged into dose administration aids are well documented, but what can be learned from community pharmacists who dispense them? Authors: Sherryl G Robertson, …
Sunscreen or Ice-cream?
Using the wrong cream or applying it incorrectly could be like using ice-cream instead of sunscreen says Angelo Pricolo Using the wrong cream or applying it incorrectly could be like …
We’re ready to extend services right now: Tas Guild
Pharmacy stakeholders react to the news that Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff has asked the Department of Health to immediately look at extending pharmacists’ role Some potential changes could take place …
Pharmacists ‘saved my bacon,’ writes prominent doc
One leading doctor writes that politicians won’t admit liability for any “train wreck” due to pharmacist prescribing… while another pens a piece fully supporting expanded pharmacist scope The debate over …
Smaller pharmacies ‘unable to compete’ on free scripts, salaries
NZ community pharmacies are feeling the squeeze from “critical” staff shortages, with corporate-owned pharmacies and chains like Chemist Warehouse blamed for exacerbating the issue A New Zealand pharmacy owner has …
GP prices send patients to pharmacy
New research shows more than 10% now check with local pharmacist first on health issues A decline in bulk-billing, GP prices hikes and shortages have all had an effect in …