Fraud crimes ‘absolutely contrary’ to assistant’s pharmacy work, says former boss
A pharmacy owner has given a character reference for a staff member who has been jailed for embezzling millions from the National Australia Bank The woman has been found guilty …
Getting the most out of a fit out
How does a pharmacy fit out fit into your tax? John Thornett explains Fit outs can be quite the experience! They may not come cheap, and they demand a lot …
The week in review
Sixty-day dispensing was still making waves, as flu case numbers rose and the industry lost a discounting pioneer Double dispensing remains top of mind, and we heard from Flinders University’s …
Optometrist’s self-treating caught by pharmacist
A keen-eyed pharmacist spotted a forged script for propranolol and diazepam, leading to an optometrist being reprimanded An optometrist has appeared before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, after forging …
Helping in the fight against flu
Pharmacists can help their customers by addressing common flu and vaccine-related questions and assisting with symptomatic relief when flu strikes Early predictions for the flu season can be difficult, as …
Rockliff to hand over health reins
Pharmacists have thanked Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff for his work in the health sector, as he announces he is stepping down from the portfolio This week (20 July 2023) Rockliff …
Pharmacist faked registration letter
A woman told her employers she had obtained general registration, but had not yet applied – and then provided a fake letter from Ahpra The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency …
New early career leader announced
Ayomide Ogundipe has been appointed to the PSA’s national board Ogundipe will take on the role of the Pharmaceutical Society’s early career pharmacist board director. She was appointed following the …
Pharmacist cannabis program premieres in August
Brisbane-based CPD-accredited training claims to be first of its kind A plea from community pharmacists for further training around medicinal cannabis has spawned what is claimed to be Australia’s first …
Double dispensing prompts pharmacy merger
Rural pharmacy owner makes the difficult decision to merge stores to protect services ahead of 60-day dispensing Patients in the Queensland township of Monteville on the outskirts of the Sunshine …
Sammut exceeds expectations
Patient group honours Queensland pharmacist’s outstanding efforts LifeLife Pharmacy Noosa’s Jason Sammut has topped a strong field of contenders to claim the 2023 Australian Patients Association Most Outstanding Community Pharmacy …
Pharmacists back formal qualifications for assistants
More than half of community pharmacists believe dispensary assistants should undergo formal training to take on greater roles within pharmacy Pharmacy bodies are being urged to push for greater training …