The importance of being (like) Ernest
In pharmacy, as in any business, a crucial component of success is the ability to manage many different budgets, say Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour Ernest Beaux, a Russian/French compounding …
Your daily dose of APP2023: day three
Surprising data about the future pharmacy workforce, Turia Pitt’s advice on unmasking your full potential, and the overall theme of this year’s APP event – it’s all here in your …
Australia still prone to “radical” shortages post-pandemic
GBMA’s Jane Halton says pandemic lesson is pricing, lack of market influence and geography still leave Australia’s medicines supply vulnerable A senior pharma industry leader has warned Australia is still …
The week in review
The eyes of the nation turned to the Gold Coast this week, as we heard from Guild representatives, politicians and other pharmacy leaders at APP2023 Thousands of pharmacists from around …
Your daily dose of APP2023: day two
The second day of APP2023 brought heavy hitters discussing the state of the industry, praise for the Guild and government from the Health Minister, and a reassurance that ‘everything will …
Quirky video comes out on top
Pharmacy 777 Port Hedland in Western Australia is the first prize winner for Best Video in the Pharmacy Guild’s 2023 ‘Why I Love Rural Pharmacy’ video competition The contest was open to …
More vaccines streamlined via pharmacy
Tasmanian pharmacists will now be able to administer more vaccines – and GPs are predictably outraged Hot on the heels of the announcement earlier this week that Tasmanian pharmacists would …
‘Outstanding ambassador’ named top intern
The Intern of the Year award was announced at this year’s APP conference on the Gold Coast: Kamilaroi woman Georgina Morris Morris received the Pharmacy Guild of Australia/MIMS Intern of …
Three new partners for Fred Marketplace
Fred Marketplace, Fred’s approved software hub, now has MedAdvisor, Scrypt Ventures and Fluger Fred Marketplace has added three new Fred partner-approved software partners this month, with the addition of MedAdvisor, Scrypt Ventures and …
‘Racism is the biggest public health issue that Australia faces today.’
Ahpra says it has taken a step towards a more culturally safe health regulation process The regulator has announced that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives will guide the National …
7CPA funding a “mess”; Butler
Coalition left Labor Government billions short for almost 200 health measures The Labor Government has “inherited something of mess” from the Coalition with the 7CPA massively underfunded to the tune …
Script signature requirements will not return
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) signature requirements will not return, Mark Butler, the federal Minister for Health and Aged Care says Special arrangements authorising pharmacists to sign Prescription Refund Forms on …