CommBank looks for silver lining in industry report
Despite “sharp decline” in optimism industry can “adapt to…changing landscape” from 60-day dispensing The disruption of 60-day dispensing will prompt many pharmacies to speed up plans to increase more diversified …
Pharmacists plan Canberra demonstration
Community pharmacists from across Australia will march on Parliament House next month as the profession continues its campaign against 60-day dispensing Thousands of pharmacists, pharmacy students, and patients will descend …
Flawed policy will hurt patients
Health Minister is ignoring reports showing the adverse impacts 60-day dispensing will have on patients, Guild leader claims Evidence shows patients will be hit with increased cost as a result …
World news wrapup: 17 August 2023
Kiwi pharmacist censured after methadone thefts; UK pharmacist dispensed to mentor on fraudulent scripts; Mexico closes pharmacies following drug supply investigation Christchurch, New Zealand: A pharmacist has had his registration …
Cancelled over ‘crimes of a very serious nature’
A NSW pharmacist – who is currently appealing his sentence for his role in a methylamphetamine operation – has had his registration cancelled The Health Care Complaints Commission has issued …
Liver injury warning
The TGA has warned consumers and health professionals that turmeric and curcumin-containing medicines and supplements may pose a liver risk Medicines and herbal supplements containing the herb Curcuma longa (turmeric) …
DAA funding needed for residential aged care: Stevens
Websterpak founder urges government to subsidise dose administration aids (DAAs) for aged care residents Implementing 60-day dispensing without extending funding for the provision of DAAs to patients in residential aged …
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State government to top up ORT payments
Community pharmacies in one jurisdiction are set to receive additional payments to deliver Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) funded opioid replacement therapy The Tasmanian government will provide top up payments …
‘Serious breach of trust’ sees rego cancelled
A pharmacist has had his registration cancelled, for his role in an scheme where a pharmacy assistant and her partner were selling prescription drugs on the street A Sydney pharmacist …
My Health Record: access and use
Do you have a good understanding of My Health Record, how and when you can access it, and the consequences of doing so incorrectly? PDL has some timely advice PDL …
Comments roundup
Chat in AJP comments has perhaps predictably, been all about 60-day dispensing, as the date for its implementation draws near Health minister Mark Butler’s remarks about a rise in applications …