The ‘lost profession’ – or essential?
It’s 1943 and the pharmacy sector is talking about scope of practice and how it meshes with the profession’s retail aspect “Vague fears for the future have been expressed recently …
GPs still say ‘no’ to independent prescribing
RAGCP reiterates opposition to the introduction of autonomous prescribing in community pharmacy in submission to the Australian Pharmacy Council Enabling community pharmacists to independently prescribe would create “perverse risks of …
Rego reminder
The Pharmacy Board has reminded members of the profession to renew their registration before the end of November Registration renewal for pharmacists is now open, says the Pharmacy Board, advising …
Pharmacies urged to waive HIV co-pay
Queensland Health waives co-payments for HIV antiretrovirals, in a move welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild Queensland minister for health, mental health and ambulance services Shannon Fentiman has announced that effective …
‘Retail warriors’ recognised
Roy Morgan has announced its Customer Satisfaction Awards, with the winning pharmacy brand acknowledging its members’ hard work during the pandemic Chemist Warehouse has been named Australia’s top retailer in …
Council seeks to fill vacancies
Pharmacy Council of NSW opens nominations for three positions Nominations for three vacancies on the Pharmacy Council of NSW are being sought by the Health Professional Councils Authority. The …
World news
Consensual sex lands pharmacist in hot water; Irish pharmacists set for expansion of scope; Politician tries life as a hospital pharmacist Alberta, Canada: A pharmacist who was found to have …
Finding the way forward
Fei Sim says that now 60 day dispensing is here, pharmacists need to start working toward the future In the latest AJP podcast, PSA national president, Dr Fei Sim, talks …
More support for medication reviews
Call for more targeted pharmacy interventions to boost efforts in groups at-risk of medication related issues New Australian research has shown that medication review by pharmacists can boost identification and …
Colloquium 2024 to amplify Indigenous voices
Health professionals need to focus on listening to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australian Pharmacy Council chief executive, Bronwyn Clark, says Regardless of the result of …
Ozempic added to anti-doping watchlist
Athletes will be banned from using tramadol in-competition from 1 January 2024, with Ozempic (semaglutide) being added to the WADA “monitoring list” Use of diabetes treatment, Ozempic, by athletes is …
Incident reporting 101
Pharmacists are at the forefront of patient care, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. Despite pharmacists’ best efforts, incidents can result in complaints, even if there is minimal …