Capital Gains Tax – what it means for you
Capital Gains Tax is one of those concepts business owners and investors know about but don’t always fully understand, writes Priya Narsing, a director at Peak Strategies. It can have …
OTC pill access ‘timely and necessary’
Expert backs national trial of pharmacist prescribing to improve access to oral contraceptives The federal government’s $100 million national trials authorising pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptives over-the-counter and to treat …
The week in review
There was a lot of news in the world of pharmacy business this week, plus a hurdle cleared on the way to PSA’s acquisition of the College This week saw …
Take a moment for menopause
Pharmacists can offer knowledge, education and support to empower women and improve their quality of life through menopause and beyond, writes Leanne Philpott Key points The average age of menopause …
What’s coming up in the calendar?
A look at some upcoming events in the pharmacy calendar Click here to see our updated pharmacy events calendar FIP Copenhagen 2025: 83rd FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences …
Burnout widespread amongst the professions
A new study looks at the top reasons Australian health professionals are leaving practice – but what about pharmacists? Research from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, published in CSIRO …
Practitioners reminded on discrimination, racism
“There is no place for discrimination, racism or intolerance in healthcare,” Ahpra says in a statement The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency has issued a statement noting that safe health …
‘Canberra policy bubble no fix for cost of living’
Interest rate relief is great, but it doesn’t touch the sides of the cost-of-living crisis… and if you’re renting, it’s unlikely to make much difference at all, writes Guild national …
Medicinal cannabis risk mitigation
Medicinal cannabis is still an emerging part of pharmacy practice… PDL has some tips and advice based on recent incident reports and professional practice enquiries There has been an increase …
‘Use AI, but don’t rely on it for everything’
A leading pharmacist says it’s “inevitable” that AI will soon change the face of pharmacy practice, but argues that the “human touch has to remain” Associate Professor Betty Chaar is …
‘Consumers are increasingly prioritising sustainability’
Blister pack recycling “more accessible than ever,” says Chemist Warehouse as it celebrates a milestone In collaboration with Pharmacycle and Kenvue, Chemist Warehouse has announced 10 million blister packs have …
Pharmacist pill provision a cost saver: economist
Benefits of over-the-counter oral contraceptives outweigh risks, according to a health economist Over-the-counter provision of oral contraceptives will boos access to the medicine and deliver significant savings Associate Professor …