MediSecure falls into administration after cyber attack
Hacked company had asked for Federal Government funding for data breach-related costs Digital script provider MediSecure has gone into voluntary administration, less than a month after a major data hack …
Victorians give pharmacy pilot stamp of approval
More than 10,000 consultations have now been delivered as part of the Victorian government’s Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas has visited Lim’s Pharmacy in Springvale – …
Negotiations continue for CSO deal
New agreement for wholesalers on the horizon following signing of 8CPA Funding for the distribution of medicines through Community Service Obligation wholesalers will be allocated through a new deal outside …
‘I really love the business side of pharmacy’
“I love the blend of caring for patients but also having to run a business at the same time,” pharmacy entrepreneur Pasquale DeMaria tells our podcast “I love the hustle …
Profession needs advanced degree programs
Council of Pharmacy Schools gives “in principle” support to the Doctor of Pharmacy measure in 8CPA Commitments from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the government to work towards establishing …
‘White-coat warriors’ secured 8CPA
Ben Casey-clad pharmacist activists are being hailed as “warriors” for forcing the government to negotiate the 8CPA Pharmacists who staged protests in Sydney and Canberra against the government’s 60-day dispensing …
Discount group rounds up change for bowel cancer
Star Discount Chemist has joined the Jodi lee Foundation to help prevent bowel cancer through a new Round Up campaign Patients making purchases in store at Star Discount Chemist outlets …
Greener asthma choice update
Good asthma control and more environmentally friendly choices don’t have to be mutually exclusive, say asthma experts The National Asthma Council Australia (NAC) has released new information in time for …
Boost needed for pharmacy diabetes role
Pharmacists in rural and remote locations need more financial support and education to service travellers who have diabetes needs, research finds Rural and remote pharmacies are often the first port …
I’ve just received an Ahpra notification: What now?
PDL offers some advice – and breaks down some misconceptions – about receiving a notification from the regulator When pharmacists receive regulatory notifications, a range of common misconceptions can cloud …
‘Pharmacists have signed up to 60-day scripts’: Albanese
Community pharmacy gets $2.1 billion 60-day dispensing compensation package as part of 8CPA Australia’s community pharmacy sector is set to receive $2.111 over the five years to 30 June 2029, …
8CPA good, but pharmacy can push for more: Kelly
In-coming Guild branch committee member calls on pharmacy owners to unite and focus on rebuilding the profession’s reputation following the signing of the 8CPA Newly elected Pharmacy Guild of Australia …