CWH defends AI wearable cameras
The retail and pharmacy giant says the technology won’t impinge on patient privacy Chemist Warehouse (CWH) says artificial intelligence (AI) wearable cameras deployed to several stores have “built-in privacy filtering” …
Beyond teenage breakouts: understanding adult-onset acne
Far from being a cosmetic footnote, adult and menopausal acne is clinically significant, emotionally burdensome, and common in the community, yet it remains poorly recognised and inadequately managed Key points …
Children’s pain: the right advice
Community pharmacists are ideally positioned to provide high-quality, evidence-based guidance on childhood pain management Key points Paracetamol is first-line analgesia for all paediatric ages, while ibuprofen is preferred when an …
‘Seriously subpar’ pay offer forced pharmacists to act: union
The Victorian government’s latest pay deal for hospital pharmacists falls short of the agreement made with nurses A 24-hour stop-work action by hospital pharmacists and other allied health professionals on …
Finding the right path
What can an intern learn from their mentor? And what advice and support should a mentor be offering? Sheshtyn Paola finds how two pairs of mentors and mentees approached their …
Average pharmacy sale prices hit record hit: broker
Strong demand from buyers combined with a limited supply of high-quality pharmacies is driving sale prices higher, a business broker says The average sale price for a pharmacy across Australia …
Prevention is better than cure
Guild backs AMA’s call for investment in preventative medicine in bid to tackle ambulance ramping crisis Federal, state and territory governments are being urged to look to primary care to …
The week in review
Pay matters dominated this week, with a union securing a deal for workers and another workforce joining industrial action A new pay deal being put to workers at National Pharmacies …
PDL enters new field of service
PDL to assist widows of its members to secure “fair and reasonable” prices for pharmacy businesses It’s June 1956, and moving, on a recommendation from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s …
Breathe easier: asthma care, new guidelines and the role of pharmacy
From improving inhaler technique to helping patients understand treatment guidelines, pharmacists play an essential role in asthma care. Leanne Philpott speaks to a pharmacist and asthma educator about the latest …
Vaccination: keep to the process
Administering vaccines and injectable medicines is now a regular part of pharmacists’ work, but with increased demand it is important to adhere to each step of the vaccination process Vaccination …
Hospital pharmacists join industrial action
“Insulting and disrespectful” pay offers push allied health professionals – including hospital pharmacists – into a work stoppage Health Services Union members vote for stop-work action in Victoria after the …