‘Backorder’ for 90% of rural, remote hospital meds
The government’s response to the Covid-19 inquiry report highlighted hospital pharmacist concerns about supply chain disruption The Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report, released on Tuesday (29 October 2024) made nine recommendations …
A first in Australia residency program
Ramsay Pharmacy has partnered with Advanced Pharmacy Australia to deliver Australia’s first Community Pharmacist Resident Training Program Having offered an AdPha-accredited hospital resident training program for a number of years, …
Credentialed pharmacists could help combat GP time constraints
A study has found pharmacist-led HMRs that targeted treatable traits in COPD patients led to improvements that persisted 12 months later Pharmacist-led medicine reviews should be integrated into clinical practice …
‘I can feel the walls closing in on me as this snowballs’
“The HMR program is treated and funded as if it was a hobby and not a full time career pathway,” says one pharmacist, and another highlights the importance of speaking …
World news wrapup: 31 October 2024
Canadian province slashes pharmacy funding; UK county survey on pharmacy closure impact; pharmacy liable in kickback scheme Gloucestershire: Healthwatch Gloucestershire has implemented a survey to find out what pharmacists and …
Nurses, midwives smash prescribing ‘glass ceiling’
Increasing medicines access will help relieve pressure on GPs and hospitals, say pharmacists Health minister Mark Butler has announced what he called a “historic” change in Medicare’s 40th year: the …
State takes first step to address ‘unjust wages’
In a move welcomed by pharmacists, the NSW Government has reached an agreement to increase wages and benefits for more than 50,000 health workers The agreement, with the Health Services …
‘It pays to be vigilant’
Bank urges caution following scam scare Pharmacy owners are being advised to keep an eye out for red flags for potential scams, by the National Australia Bank (NAB). Following an …
Covid-19 response inquiry backs full scope moves
Pharmacy sector welcomes Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report’s call for action on full scope of practice The Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report is calling for nationally consistent reforms “to allow health professionals …
Counterfeit ivermectin
The general public has again been reminded that ivermectin is prescription-only and should not be independently imported from overseas The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a third warning pointing out …
Global shortage behind distribution shift
Pharmaceutical company defends switch to home delivery service to manage supply shortages of one of its products Constrained supply of Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) due to “unusual large orders, suspected to …
CWH extends Athletics Australia deal
Discounter secures naming rights for the Australian Summer of Athletics as part of grassroots to elite level partnership Chemist Warehouse will be the official pharmacy retailer of Athletics Australia for …