Broadening the scope of practice
A small but growing number of pharmacists are carving out a new role for the profession in their work as pharmacists embedded within GP clinics There’s no such thing as …
Pharmacist complaint leads to dentist censure
A community pharmacist shared concerns to regulators about the high number of oxycodone scripts from a dentist, leading them to uncover prescribing practices that “horrified” an expert witness A dentist …
Avoiding burnout
Join a PSA webinar tonight (Wednesday 6th) to hear three expert panellists discuss burnout and reducing your emotional load, as well as managing conflict using de-escalation techniques. It’s been 5 …
A supply chain update
Wholesalers report further easing in demand for medicines, allowing replenishment of stock and improvement across the supply chain as a whole The National Pharmaceutical Services Association – the peak body …
‘Tokens’ would give patients control: MedAdvisor
A MedAdvisor spokesperson has refuted the Pharmacy Guild’s suggestion that the “token” system for e-Scripts would spark problems On Thursday the Pharmacy Guild warned that the planned fast-tracking of electronic …
And the winner is…
Oatlands Pharmacy in Tasmania has won the judges award for Best Video in the Pharmacy Guild’s 2020 video competition for rural, regional and remote pharmacies across Australia The People’s Choice …
Room at the inn for pharmacy workers
Victoria has extended its “hotels for heroes” to include people working in community-based pharmacy Hotels for Heroes provides free accommodation in hotels or apartments for frontline workers who have had …
Intern update: COVID-19 requirement changes
The Pharmacy Board of Australia has announced its decision to modify some of the requirements for general registration during COVID-19 The new interim arrangements only apply during the period of …
Preconception planning
Pharmacists are ideally placed to provide evidence-based nutrient and lifestyle advice and solutions to women of childbearing age, thus optimising pregnancy outcomes for women and their partners. By Dr Treasure …
What’s in a name? IBS, IBD and the pharmacy
Pharmacists may be called upon to screen patients experiencing ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms, so an understanding of the diseases associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction is necessary to educate patients on management, and …
Building a circle of support to break the cycle of pain
The way osteoarthritis (OA) is managed is evolving. The up-schedule of modified release (MR) paracetamol to Pharmacist Only (S3) on 1 June 2020 provides pharmacists with the opportunity to reassess …
Optimising immune health: holistic advice for customers
IMMUNITY AND IMMUNE HEALTH MINI-SERIES The immune system provides a series of critical functions to protect the body from infections and is essential for our survival. It provides a barrier, …