Readers show ‘fear over the future of pharmacy in general’
A sense that pharmacists would be at least recognised for their hard work during the pandemic and natural disasters was sharply reversed last year, AJP editor Chris Brooker tells our …
Pharmacist voices wanted on women’s pain
Women’s pain is often overlooked, says the Victorian government – and its decision to launch an inquiry has been welcomed by pharmacists The Listening to Women’s Voices survey showed that …
Rural workforce incentives should be available to pharmacists: PSA
New incentive payments to encourage more doctors with advanced skills to work in rural Australia need to be expanded to pharmacists, the PSA believes Rural Advanced Skills payments announced by …
Tobacco beetles found in constipation supplement
TGA announces recall of two batches of a supplement used to relieve constipation Phytologic Holdings is recalling two batches of Henry Blooms Herb-a-lax 200 gram dried herb powder, after insects …
Business backs government administered paid parental leave
Shifting the administration of the Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay scheme to the federal government would ease pressure on pharmacies, Guild says Business groups, including the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, are …
A troubling outlook
More than half of early career pharmacists across the Tasman say they want out of the profession, new research has revealed Over half of the early career pharmacists in New …
Mixed views on Medicare Provider Numbers push
Securing Medicare Provider Numbers could boost pharmacists’ remuneration, advocate Pardeep Singh believes, but others in the profession warn of hidden costs Calls for pharmacists to be given Medicare Provider Numbers …
WholeLife Pharmacy signs CanView partnership
Medicinal cannabis marketplace, CanView, to distribute WholeLife’s branded products under a new services agreement WholeLife Pharmacy is set to integrate Vitura Health’s CanView platform into its technology ecosystem as part …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Cannabis for chronic pain: cardiovascular safety Analysis of nearly 2 million patients with chronic pain using Danish registers reveals …
Are discount models detrimental?
Melbourne pharmacist Pardeep Singh takes aim at the discount model, arguing it has negative impacts for patients and the profession I’m curious if anyone is aware of any ‘discount petrol …
Pharmacies plunged ‘into the dark ages’ but rise to the occasion
Pharmacists and their staff slept on the floor of stores to keep generators fueled, to save their stock and help their patients during Western Australia’s extended blackouts Pharmacies across parts …
Stepping over the line
Administration of Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine injections by pharmacists has been a ‘quantum shift’ in the profession’s scope of practice Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB) has been a revolution in …