Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Interprofessional collaboration within general practice teams following the inclusion of non-dispensing pharmacists This survey explored collaboration between pharmacists and health professionals …
Uncertainty lies ahead
Community pharmacies have yet to see the impact of rising interest rates on their retail performance, says business specialist John Thornett But when this impact does start to be felt …
Vitamin recall
Metal fragment found in vitamin C product prompts recall The Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised that Bioceuticals is recalling one batch of its Ultra-Potent C Chewable (60s), AUST L 208690. …
The week in review
As always, it’s been a busy week in the pharmacy sector The Pharmacy Guild continued its push to reduce the PBS copayment. We took a look at palliative care in …
Pharmacy divided on need for immigration
Pharmacist registration numbers are at near record levels, but reports of shortages persist across the country, writes Nick O’Donoghue Despite having almost 36,000 pharmacists registered with the Pharmacy Board of …
Guild president slams embedded residential aged care pharmacy
National president of the Pharmacy Guild Professor Trent Twomey has spoken out against the concept of embedded pharmacists in aged care Twomey told the recent Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference on …
What’s on the calendar
An international conference will be coming to Australia in 2023, and the last chance to enter an award for innovation The world comes to Australia: FIP Brisbane 2023 With a …
Charting reduces errors: study
Partnered pharmacist charting ‘significantly reduces’ errors, Australian study finds, revealing impact of collaborative prescribing An Australian study looking at the clinical impact and benefits of partnered pharmacist medication charting (PPMC) …
Practicing at the cutting edge of medicine
Kate O’Hara, SHPA vice president, speaks about workforce issues, scope of practice, medication charting and the opportunities in hospital pharmacy “Hospital pharmacy is a unique opportunity for pharmacists. You can …
Patients still skipping medications due to costs
Cost remains a barrier preventing many patients from accessing prescription medicines, despite the $12.50 reduction in the PBS general co-payment Further cuts to the maximum Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) co-payment are …
Owners issued oversight warning
Proprietors are being urged to take steps to ensure they have full oversight of “every facet of the business” following complaints against pharmacists Pharmacy owners in NSW are being reminded …
CWH pharmacist scoops LGBTQ+ honour
LGBTQ+ health advocacy group, ACON, is honouring a North Queensland pharmacist for her efforts to develop training to support pharmacists caring for trans patients Chemist Warehouse’s Swapna Chaudhary was named …