Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Deprescribing Tool for Older PeoPle with Limited-life Expectancy (De-TOPPLE) Older people with limited life expectancy (LLE) have a higher risk of …
GP cites UK serial killer as reason not to ‘unleash’ other health professionals
Further training would be unnecessary if some of pharmacists’ newer professional services, including those in pilot schemes, were within scope, a Canberra GP claims Dr Louise Stone, a Canberra GP …
GP pharmacists deliver benefits
Pharmacists embedded in general practice are helping to improve medication use and reduce opioid prescribing, a study reveals General practice pharmacists (GPPs) can help provide a “safer foundation for deprescribing” …
Scope expansion key to cost-of-living savings
Well-evaluated pharmacist-delivered minor ailment schemes will generate savings for governments and patients, International Pharmaceutical Federation president, Paul Sinclair, says Evidence of the health and economic benefits derived from pharmacy-based minor …
Better understanding the standards
The PSA has officially launched the Professional Practice Standards Quality Improvement and Self-Assessment Implementation Program The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says the program aims to help pharmacists better understand and …
Holding the reigns
You need to learn to delegate, and not abdicate, responsibility when running a successful pharmacy As rumours began to swirl about the relationship between American divorcee Wallis Simpson, and King …
The week in review
As Australians head to the polls this weekend for the Voice Referendum, we wrap up another busy week in pharmacy CAPS has written to GPs, saying that 60-day dispensing won’t …
Pharmacists urge breaking of ADHD barriers
Two pharmacists have represented the SHPA in advocating for the role of pharmacists in supporting patients with ADHD The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia’s Jerry Yik and Natalie Tasker …
‘One of life’s true gentlemen’
Leaders of the profession pay tribute to John Coppock as he steps back from official pharmacy after a lifetime of service ‘One of life’s true gentlemen’ is set to retire …
Queensland pollies recognise community pharmacists
The Queensland branch of the Guild has recognised some key players in the state with awards The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Queensland Branch has held its fifth annual parliamentary reception …
Automatic UTI follow-up text recommended
SMS messages could be used to check in on women who receive treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) through a proposed pharmacy-initiated program in South Australia Criticism of follow-up …
Toward true equity: Removing the medicines access hurdles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people
Listening to the voices of First Nations people is key to ensuring equitable access to medicines, write Dr Alice Gilbert, Michelle Edmonds and Associate Professor Bhavini Patel. As pharmacists, we …