Shades of grey
What is a successful culture for a business? How do you define it? And how do you cultivate it? With audible gasps of astonishment, people peered excitedly through the window …
The week in review
Hospital pharmacy issues come to the fore, as the Queensland scope pilot is announced and Chemist Warehouse speaks out on possible free scripts There was big news from Queensland this …
What’s coming up in the calendar
Medicines Management 2022 is around the corner, and APP23 on the horizon… let’s take a look at the pharmacy events calendar APP2023 program now available The program for next year’s …
Leading by example
Fei Sim, the PSA’s first female national president, speaks to AJP about her hopes and plans for pharmacy, and what inspires her to strive to lead the profession. Part one …
Pharmacy scope trial compared to fast food
After the final scope of the North Queensland Pharmacy Trial was announced, doctor groups have attacked it as “second class treatment” The scheme will see pharmacists engage in post-graduate training …
mRNA death to be investigated by coroner
Existing warning about myocarditis to be strengthened after first official Australian death from an mRNA jab The TGA convened an external expert group after a young woman in her 20s …
Recognised for digital brilliance
Pharmacist Erica Tong has been recognised in the 2022 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Awards Dr Tong, who is Chief Pharmacy Information Officer and Deputy Director of Pharmacy at Alfred …
Choosing the right path
In this podcast pharmacy thought leaders present their views on key topics such as pharmacist prescribing, conflict of interest and diversified funding Our host, Carlene McMaugh, talks to leading pharmacists …
New cancer guidance
FIP has released new guidance on the knowledge and skills recommended for pharmacists to practise cancer care This includes not only the biology of cancer and cancer medicines, but also …
Late hours pharmacist advice
Tasmanians can now seek advice from a pharmacist until midnight, seven days a week PSA has launched a Tasmanian Afterhours Advice Line, to support the health and wellbeing of all …
Scope of practice pilot to take off
The scope of the Queensland pharmacy pilot has been finalised, narrower than originally anticipated – but a leading GP still decries it as a “script writing exercise” Queensland minister for …
‘Queensland owes you.’
Pharmacists undoubtedly saved lives during the pandemic, says one Health Minister, as the Guild lauds some high achievers The Pharmacy Guild’s Queensland Branch has held its annual Parliamentary Reception, attended …