Low wages pushing pharmacists away
Pharmacists have again been snubbed ahead of this week’s Jobs and Skills Summit… despite growing workforce shortages A leading pharmacist has called on the Australian Government to urgently invest into …
Fake alprazolam alert
NSW Health is warning the community about strong opioids which have recently been found in some fake Kalma alprazolam tablets The fake tablets are white in colour, rectangular shaped, and …
Almost 1/3 of Aussies have chronic health conditions
Figures from 2021 Census show mental health conditions, arthritis, asthma most common long-term ailments More than eight million Australians suffer from at least one chronic health condition – and if …
New team unveiled
Pharmacy student body names its full executive team for the next 12 months The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) has announced its newly elected committee chairs for the 2022/23 …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Long-term and serious harms of medical cannabis and cannabinoids for chronic pain A systematic review and meta-analysis of 39 …
Top pharmacy assistants named
Eight pharmacy assistants representing each state and territory have been selected to compete for the national title of Pharmacy Assistant of the Year The contenders were neamed 2022 Pharmacy Guild …
‘Intoxicated’ man raids two pharmacies in one morning
Crime roundup: A woman allegedly spat on a CWH security guard, saying she had COVID-19 Geraldton, WA: The West Australian has reported on an incident at a Geraldton Chemist Warehouse, …
RACGP candidates aim to push back against pharmacy
Several RACGP presidential candidates have listed curbing the scope of pharmacy as an election platform And a leading pharmacist says in response that imitation is the best form of flattery …
Ramsay takeover bid falls over – for the moment
US-led investment consortium withdraws $28 billion offer during investor presentation A looming massive $28 billion takeover bid for Ramsay Health by a large consortium has been withdrawn literally as Ramsay …
Vaccine refuser tested consent in pharmacy
A sacked Jetstar worker tried to have a pharmacist sign a form admitting criminal liability if she proceeded with a booked COVID vaccination Consumer consent is non-negotiable when it comes …
Historical wage underpayment at API?
“Review of payroll practices” by new owner Wesfarmers finds likely “payment errors” Wesfarmers has announced that a review of payroll practices of its new acquisition Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) has …
Building for the future
Renee Giesemann explains why you need to consider your pharmacy’s website, and why you need to do it now We work with a number of independent pharmacies across Australia. When …