Reducing the risk
Researchers investigating the link between omega-3 status and risk of preterm birth provide advice to pharmacists about OTC omega-3 products in pregnant women SA Pathology and the South Australian Health …
‘Unwelcome surprise’ in store for pharmacy scope patients: docs
The RACGP has slammed planned remuneration for pharmacy scope trial pharmacies, as the AMA schedules a meeting with the Health Ombudsman and the Guild says the trial offers choice The …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Improving management of urinary tract infections in residential aged care facilities Antimicrobial resistance rates are higher in Australian residential aged …
What you said
Scope of practice expansion, HMR reporting, and Chemist Warehouse are on our readers minds. Here’s a selection of recent comments we’ve received The Queensland scope of practice pilot program, questions …
Ten-year ban for sex offences
A Sydney pharmacist’s “abhorrent” behaviour meant he was not a suitable person to practise the profession, a Tribunal has found The Civil and Administrative Tribunal NSW has banned former pharmacist …
Salaries spike as pharmacists ‘demand’ change in work hours
Pharmacist salaries have risen considerably over the past year, as some metro positions crack six figures in the face of a serious skills shortage and profession-wide burnout Both permanent and …
Musk plugs weight loss drug on Twitter
Wild card billionaire puts new, trim look down to fasting and taking semaglutide prep Wegovy Mercurial South African billionaire Elon Musk has sent social media into a minor swirl again …
‘Above and beyond’: Queensland pharmacists awarded
Pharmacists advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and end-of-life care, and a long-time pharmacy mentor, have been recognised for their achievements The PSA Queensland branch presented its annual …
Chemist Warehouse Australia’s 12th biggest private company
Disruptive chain boosted its estimated revenue by over 4% since previous year, according to Top 500 ranking. Chemist Warehouse, with a revenue of almost $2.6 billion last financial year, has …
Shades of grey
What is a successful culture for a business? How do you define it? And how do you cultivate it? With audible gasps of astonishment, people peered excitedly through the window …
The week in review
Hospital pharmacy issues come to the fore, as the Queensland scope pilot is announced and Chemist Warehouse speaks out on possible free scripts There was big news from Queensland this …
What’s coming up in the calendar
Medicines Management 2022 is around the corner, and APP23 on the horizon… let’s take a look at the pharmacy events calendar APP2023 program now available The program for next year’s …