What you were reading
We kick off our review of what our readers have been looking at in 2022 by reviewing our 10 best read columns for the year These were the ten best …
Pharmacists’ seized assets to pay nearly $2m debt
A Brisbane pharmacist charged with defrauding the PBS has been ordered to repay nearly $2 million This took place after the Australian Federal Police-led Criminal Asset Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) restrained …
Chemist Warehouse showcases its winners
Chemist Warehouse Group has held its 2022 CW Retail Awards for Excellence The awards, which now occur annually, celebrate and honour the outstanding work of the community pharmacists, interns and …
Call for action on sports pharmacy
Pharmacist expertise has been key in supporting athletes and helping address the problem of doping, a new report shows The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has teamed up with colleagues from …
Flourish in pharmacy: practical pathways to better teamwork
Wherever we practise pharmacy, we all work as part of a team to look after our patients. Good teamwork in pharmacy and healthcare enhances patient care and increases job satisfaction. …
Antibiotic substitution arrangement in force
New amoxicillin substitution amendments introduced as health system tries to deal with the ongoing shortage of the medicine The federal Department of Health and Aged Care has announced amendments to …
A need for training
While a majority of Australian pharmacists endorse the provision of low-dose cannabis-based medicines, most lack confidence in discussing them with patients and say they need more training A new Australian …
Keeping accreditation current
PSA to launch new accreditation credentialing program The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has announced the launch of a new Accreditation Credentialing Program for Comprehensive Medication Management Reviews (MMRs). The …
Reaching new heights
How do you make your pharmacy a destination for travel health advice? Part two of our series In part one of our look at travel health in pharmacy we covered …
Demand is strong in the pharmacy market
It’s an unusually busy end of the year for a strong pharmacy market, says Natalie Sirianni As we come to the end of the calendar year, it is a great …
Report backs more hospital pharmacy roles
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) says it strongly supports an inquiry’s call for more expert pharmacist places in NSW hospitals The comments follow the release this week …
Flying high: looking at travel health
What role does your pharmacy play in travel health and is there the potential to increase your services in this area? Australians love to travel, with pre-pandemic statistics showing a …