Finding your ‘banana skin’
You need to identify your potential business ‘banana skin’ if you don’t want to fail in the 60-day dispensing era In 1907, Anna H Sturla was in New York boarding …
Pharmacists set to march on Sydney
Community pharmacy owners are planning a “walk for awareness” later this month to highlight the challenges 60-day dispensing will create Pharmacists are set to take their concerns about the proposed …
Fighting ‘draconian proposals’
Politicians turn out in NSW to declare their support for community pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild of NSW welcomed a stellar cast of the state’s political and bureaucratic health leaders to …
The week in review
As the countdown nears to the 1 September D-Day, attention in pharmacy continues to centre around 60-day dispensing The week began with Opposition Health spokesperson Senator Anne Ruston warning again …
60-day dispensing never off the table: Shakespeare
Department of Health and Aged Care officials reject claims that implementing double dispensing mid-way through the 7CPA is unfair Suggestions that the government’s decision to roll out 60-day dispensing while …
WA gives green light for pharmacist UTI treatment
Women in Western Australia can now receive treatment for urinary tract infections (UTIs) through community pharmacies Pharmacists in WA who have undergone specific training will be able to prescribe antibiotics …
Global pharmacy workforce sustainability survey
Community pharmacists’ mental health to be focus of global survey The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Community Pharmacy Section (CPS) is partnering with the University of Newcastle to conduct its Workforce …
Criminal standard under review
Regulator calls for public consultation on criminal history standard for registered health practitioners Australia’s health practitioner regulator is inviting the public to contribute towards its review of the national standard …
GPs want ‘to clip that Medicare ticket’
Senator warns GPs may put profits before patients Budgetary measures aimed at curbing out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including 60-day dispensing, are unlikely to reduce patients’ spending at their GP, Senator Hollie …
Digital Health Update—responding to issues, incidents and patient queries
Significant developments in the digital health space over the last few years mean that most pharmacies are now operating with hybrid workflows between paper and electronic prescriptions, the Active Script …
‘Tumultuous times for the profession’
PSA national president Dr Fei Sim talks about the latest developments with 60-day dispensing, opioid policy and more AJP podcast host Carlene McMaugh speak to Fei Sim about some of …
Guild welcomes Victorian changes
Legislation passed to allow a pharmacist prescribing pilot program The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Victorian Branch says it welcomes the passage of legislation that enables the state’s community pharmacist prescribing …