HM ConnecTED
While harm minimisation can be a turn-off conference topic for some, it is pharmacy’s equivalent of a must-see TED talk for others, says Angelo Pricolo Sometimes I listen to TED …
The week in review
Workplace issues were a major theme this week… from maternity discrimination, to pay, progression and fees This week we heard from PPA’s Leon Yap and PSS’ Kay Dunkley on the …
‘It’s all about quality of life at the end’
What role can pharmacists play in helping people receive end-of-life care in the community? Sheshtyn Paola investigates Key points While many people prefer to die at home, this often depends …
Have you listened to these?
We’ve covered a broad range of topics in the first 100 editions of the AJP podcast. Here’s a selection you may not have heard Control the controllables: Andrew Topp, CEO …
Pharmacy brand makes ‘clean sweep’ in satisfaction awards
One brand takes out the Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards in all pharmacy categories, while another comes out on top in makeup Finder, which worked with research partner Dynata to poll …
Paid parental leave to get super
Senate backs legislation to add a superannuation contribution to the Commonwealth-funded Paid Parental Leave Scheme New legislation to bridge the superannuation gender equity gap will come into effect from 1 …
Cost, stigma may drive consumers to illicit market
Barriers to medicinal cannabis scripts reported in new Australian study, which suggests need to make scripts pathway “more accessible, affordable and appealing” Australians who report recent use of non-prescribed cannabis …
‘Industry-wide challenges’ are driving up costs: Ramsay Health Care
Pharmacy revenue has grown by more than 7% in the past year and profit improvements have been forecast for the year ahead, but Ramsay Health Care indicated challenging dynamics could …
Diphtheria antitoxin use plummets
It’s 1964 and the times are changing – as are the diseases facing Australians, as the AJP pointed out in an in-depth look at one hospital pharmacy In our September …
A career altering change
The workforce situation for pharmacists who are mothers or expectant mothers remains fraught. Carlene McMaugh reflects on her experiences, both positive and negative, as a mother and a pharmacist Many …
Menopause option decline needs reversing: AdPha
Pharmacists have welcomed a recommendation that the government act on medicines shortages to manage the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause The Senate Inquiry on issues related to menopause and perimenopause …
‘People are still the greatest risk’
Staff education is critical to mitigating against data breaches, a cyber security expert warns Pharmacy owners are being urged to invest in training their teams to identify phishing emails, following …