Call for reform
The PSA has recommended four budget measures to the ACT Government, including more pharmacist vaccination The Territory could implement several no- or low-cost initiatives that would significantly improve health outcomes …
An ‘abuse of power’
A health practitioner has been disqualified after injecting himself with morphine from his Doctor’s bag and using the same needle to inject his partner A Sydney doctor has been found …
‘Concern is growing.’
60-day dispensing will in some cases more than halve pharmacy remuneration and “incapacitate” rural pharmacies, says rural pharmacy group Concern is growing among rural pharmacists about the potential impacts of …
Are you satisfied with your pay and working conditions?
Many pharmacy graduates say they are turning their backs on the industry, but how much do satisfaction levels or work-life balance play a role While there are many anecdotal reports …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news No distinct microbiome signature of irritable bowel syndrome In a study of 3356 adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) no distinct …
A first for Amcal
Amcal, has officially welcomed members of the pharmacy industry to the launch of its first Amcal+ Life Clinic pharmacy located in Burwood, Melbourne Held at Shop 20 Burwood One Shopping …
Cannabis inquiry to look into patient barriers
A committee will look into regulatory and financial barriers to patients accessing medicinal cannabis in Australia following Greens’ call for inquiry A Senate committee will be exploring the regulatory regime surrounding …
The top 10 stories
Pay, retention and regulatory issues topped the agenda for our readers over the last month These were the ten most read stories on the AJP website from 15/10-15/11 Is there …
‘This bill won’t fix the crisis.’
Bill to reduce PBS safety net thresholds from 1 January 2020 has now passed both Houses, but Labor criticises government on medicines costs The National Health Amendment (Safety Net Thresholds) …
Agreement blues
Sign-off on 60 day dispensing, consumer group tells the government as signs build that agreement is set to go overtime The federal government should implement an expert recommendation to ease …
The right return?
What is your real return on investment? And do pharmacists understand what this actually is? Natalie Sirianni clears up the confusion As a pharmacy business broker, I often get asked …
Most Influential People in Pharmacy: Paul Naismith
We speak to the next person in our 14 most influential people in pharmacy campaign, as voted by you Paul Naismith Founder & CEO, FRED IT Group Director of the …