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 …
And the Priceline media account goes to…
Global award-winning agency Initiative takes home pink prize after gruelling 3-month pitch The prized Priceline Pharmacy media services account has been awarded to Initiative Australia following a competitive three-month pitch …
Victoria’s other secret
Suppression order ends alleged bootleg fragrance court stoush between Chemist Warehouse and Victoria’s Secret The Federal Court case between international fashion and beauty house Victoria’s Secret (VS) and Chemist Warehouse …
Canberra pharmacies to offer UTI prescribing access
Five ACT pharmacies are set to join the NSW-led urinary tract infection prescribing trial The ACT government has secured an agreement with the NSW government which will allow Canberran pharmacies …
NAPSA adds new roles
NAPSA launches three new chairs for its 2023/24 term The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) is set to bring a fresh focus to education, policy and scholarships, alongside its existing …
Labor lauded for holding firm on 60-day dispensing
National newspaper urges government to reconsider pharmacy ownership rules, as Guild leader warns double dispensing forecasts may be optimistic The government is being urged to call out “the hypocrisy of …
Queensland 4th year student takes out Pharmacy Student of the Year
Samantha Montgomery wants to try a bit of everything in her pharmacy career A fourth-year Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours student from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has been named …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Indications for omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in prevention of cardiovascular disease Fish oil and combination preparations of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic …
‘Reckless disregard’: pharmacist dispensed while affected by alcohol
A pharmacist was breathalysed and charged with drink driving – then went to work and dispensed 114 scripts while under the influence The Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard …
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 …