State launches study subsidies to boost health workforce
State government offers subsidies of $12,000 to support students training to become health professionals Students enrolled in healthcare programs in NSW, including pharmacy degrees, can apply for up to $12,000 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists and atrial fibrillation A meta-analysis of seven trials showed that the efficacy of MRAs, as compared with placebo, …
Pharmacists told to be vigilant about boundaries
A pharmacist has been reprimanded and her registration cancelled after her “predatory and opportunistic” conduct saw her receive more than $65,000 worth of gifts from a patient The pharmacist’s case …
STI testing no longer taboo: Butler
Government kicks off new ‘Beforeplay’ campaign to boost testing for sexually transmitted infections Australians are being urged to undergo regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in response to …
Pharmacist raises questions of CWH, Sigma merger
Pharmacies operating under Sigma’s Amcal and Discount Drug Store brand could face an internal threat if the wholesaler’s planned merger with Chemist Warehouse is approved, a pharmacy owner warns. …
Promising findings on pharmacist UTI management
Evidence suggests “promise” of safe and effective management of UTIs by community pharmacists, but more research is needed, and a viable economic model is crucial While the available evidence suggests …
A blunder many pharmacies make
Are your marketing campaigns working for your pharmacy? If they’re not, then there may be one crucial mistake you’re making, says Sarah Rendell I recently had a catch up with …
Covid antiviral uptake rising
Record number of Australian patients accessing antiviral treatments for Covid-19 December marked a record month for Covid antiviral use in Australia, with more than 93,000 patients receiving the medications, Chief …
The week in review
The New Year has started with the issues of medicines access and affordability dominating the headlines once again Pharmacy organisations are reiterating their calls for continued dispensing measures to be …
Becoming the travel health go-to
Pharmacists’ expertise in medicines and vaccines, plus their accessibility and high level of trust makes them ideal travel health providers There’s no denying that Australians love to travel. The stats …
The top 10
Merger news dominates our top story list for the holiday season The ongoing developments with the Sigma/Chemist Warehouse merger held our readers interest in recent months. A look at our …
RAT plan needed to ensure access
Shortages of Covid-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) in Tasmania prompts call for supply chain plan to manage future waves Tasmanian patients are being forced to purchase expensive dual RATs or …