Pharmacists’ Support Service elects new president
Western Sydney pharmacist with a passion for helping others takes the reigns at Pharmacists Support Service (PSS) Having joined the pharmacy profession with the goal of helping people, new …
Flu jab boost in under-65s could save lives: report
A new report looks at barriers to flu vaccines in NSW – including how pharmacies can help The new paper, from the NSW Productivity Commission, “illustrates the potential health and …
Guild issues cyber warning
Pharmacy owners are being urged to be alert for cyber attacks as part of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign Financial losses can be just the …
The top ten
Medication review study and medicines use program top our most recent best read stories list The previous month’s best read story list on the AJP website is certainly quite eclectic. …
Poll: Is the increase in registration fees justified?
One pharmacist has written to us concerned about the increase in pharmacist registration fees – we’d like to know what you think A couple of weeks ago, Ahpra announced that …
Health literacy and QUM boost
Peak health and consumer organisations, including the PSA, are set to work together to promote health literacy Two new grants have been awarded to support consumer health literacy and improve …
Could 60-day dispensing herald cut to GPs’ fees?
Prescribers are being asked to consider the potential repercussions the government’s double-dispensing policy could have on their businesses Pharmacy advocacy group, the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) will pose …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Restless legs syndrome Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sensorimotor disorder causing significant distress. Brain iron deficiency, dopaminergic …
‘Public health menace’ addressed by NIP
Shingles vaccines are to be available through the National Immunisation Program, including through community pharmacies Health minister Mark Butler has advised the public to ask their pharmacist or GP about …
TGA makes $2.1m vape busts
Regulator seizes more than 70,000 vaping products as part of Australian Border Force-supported clampdown The Therapeutical Goods Administration (TGA) has confiscated vaping products with a value in excess of $2.1 …
Gap in doctors’ knowledge of pharmacists’ skills ‘concerning’
Criticism of pharmacists’ capabilities by medical lobby groups show a lack of understanding of the profession, politician says Claims by medical groups that pharmacists lack the skills required to provide …
Pharmacies ‘inevitably targeted’: judge
A man has pleaded guilty to robbing a Victorian pharmacy of Valium, armed with a pair of scissors The Herald Sun reports that Benjamin Joseph was reliant on drugs when …