Pharmacy’s past, present and future
In this podcast, pharmacists talk about how the profession has evolved to its present condition and where they think it’s going in the future Our podcast host, Carlene McMaugh, speaks …
Pharmacist steals codeine forte from CWH
A pharmacist had managed her migraines with OTC codeine, but later started stealing stronger products from the Chemist Warehouse where she worked The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard …
Box cutter robbery at CWH
A man said he needed painkillers and benzos “before I do something stupid,” as he robbed a Chemist Warehouse Newcastle Local Court has heard of the erratic behaviour of a …
Sub-register snapshot
The Board has reminded practitioners who did not take action to contact it about staying on the sub-register about their registration status Ahpra and the Boards have said in a …
Around the world
We look at how pharmacists celebrated World Pharmacists Day internationally Nothing brings together the pharmacy community quite like World Pharmacists Day. From Ghana, India and Australia to the UK, Canada, …
Amcal confirms Guardian absorption
Franchisees will get “significant incentives and assistance” to transition to Amcal by end of 2023, company announces Sigma pharmacy brand Amcal has confirmed the AJP’s exclusive report that the Guardian …
What is the problem with medicines use in residents of RACFs?
Limitations in current practices have been highlighted by the recent Royal Commission and aim to be addressed by a new government initiative for pharmacists, writes Amy Page More than half …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news COPD‐X Australian guidelines for the diagnosis and management of COPD This summary of the updated COPD-X guidelines highlights the importance of …
Position vacant
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced it is seeking a Pharmacy Practice Director The role will include providing strategic input, policy analysis and development across the organisation, says the …
How did you celebrate World Pharmacists Day?
Pharmacists from across the profession celebrated the day in different ways, while organisations and MPs paid homage to the important role of pharmacists How did Aussie pharmacists celebrate World Pharmacists …
Don’t fall for a forgery
PDL has advice on forgery red flags and other concerns to look out for when considering the validity of a script, in its latest practice alert PDL continues to see …
Interest in pharmacist services, GP access issues: Survey
New survey results show governments should “clear the way” for pharmacists to do more, argues Pharmacy Guild Many Australians would feel comfortable receiving a wider range of services from pharmacists …