‘Silly man’ has registration cancelled
A pharmacist’s registration has been cancelled for two years after 50 forged scripts were dispensed and the equivalent of a box a day of diazepam a day went missing at …
Give us paid pandemic leave
The majority of AJP readers believe pharmacy staff are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and should be entitled to paid pandemic leave Pharmacists and pharmacy staff should receive paid …
Time to swing the pendulum back
Pharmacists need to make their voices heard when it comes to their changing roles, writes Adam Forrest It’s hard for me not to feel disappointed by the 7CPA. I understand …
Emergency pharmacy fund established
South Australia has established an emergency fund to ensure community pharmacies can keep providing essential services Minister for Health and Wellbeing Stephen Wade announced the $200,000 emergency fund on Tuesday, …
‘Pharmacists can’t stay home.’
PSA launches social media campaign highlighting the importance of PPE for pharmacists on the frontline The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has launched a campaign across social media calling for the …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Direct Challenges to Penicillin-Based Antibiotics in the Inpatient Setting Direct challenge (DC) is an emerging safe and effective alternative to penicillin …
Pharmacies still essential during Victoria’s ‘State of Disaster’
Clarification on pharmacy visits as Melbourne moves to Stage 4 restrictions with curfew and regional Victoria to Stage 3 Community pharmacies across Victoria may continue to operate as usual during …
$100 cash kickback for each false HMR
A pharmacist has had her registration suspended for 18 months after she used another pharmacist’s identity to submit payment claims for 129 HMRs which were not performed at patients’ homes …
The road to success
It’s important to develop healthy habits to boost your pharmacy’s marketing strategies. Sarah Rendell provides some tips Habits are vital when it comes to marketing. On average it takes up …
Exam changes revealed
Changes announced to intern and KAPS examination dates, locations and structure The Australian Pharmacy Council has released new advice about upcoming pharmacy examinations. Among the new advice is notice that …
The week in review
Pharmacy has been under fire this week, with one store closing for cleaning after an “absolutely disgusting” prank, 18 pharmacists having to self-isolate and #BunningsKaren reportedly confronting a pharmacy worker …
Preconception planning in pharmacy
Pharmacists can assist women in the preconception period by screening for medication issues, optimising chronic disease management and counselling on nutritional supplementation. By Rachel Morrison MPharm(Hons), BPharmSci, Resource Development Pharmacist, …