Legislation for e-scripts passed
Get ready to ditch the paper: New legislation provides framework for electronic prescriptions Legislative changes passed late last month are paving the way for the use of electronic prescriptions across …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Prescription opioid dispensing in Australian children and adolescents In this population-based study one in 74 Australian children, including one in 25 …
State of emergency
Pharmacists caught in the midst of devastating NSW bushfires, but still serving their communities Several pharmacies, and their staff, have been heavily impacted by the devastating bushfires sweeping across large …
Role expansion
Enhanced RMMRs and CPA-linked programs are key to aged care improvement, say consultant pharmacists The Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) has issued a statement welcoming the findings of the …
Answers demanded after flu jab mixup
Stakeholders are shocked after 10 people in one US town were believed to have been given insulin instead of flu vaccinations by an experienced pharmacist CBS affiliate KOTV reported that …
Reach out, says PSS
The Pharmacists’ Support Service urges pharmacists impacted by bushfires to seek help if they need it With fires raging in Queensland, NSW and Western Australia there are sure to be …
‘First obvious step’ in new Priceline direction
Priceline Pharmacy has announced its newest ambassador, Chrissie Swan The TV and radio presenter’s first role for the pharmacy brand will be its 2019 Christmas campaign. The “Chrissie campaign” launches …
Getting up to speed
The need to do more with less is driving automation in pharmacy, says Marta Stybowski, but are we asking the right questions? The growing pressure to achieve more with less …
Sorting out the joints
We need to raise awareness of the immense burden caused by poor bone and joint health, promote preventative measures and support self-care Bone and joint-related conditions, namely osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, …
Eggs: handle with care
One in four Australians eat raw eggs, placing them at risk of salmonella poisoning, the Food Safety Information Council warns The Food Safety Information Council has released national Omnipoll research …
The week in review
Shortages—of pharmacists, RUM bins and potentially medicines and devices, associated with Brexit—were a focus this week Raven’s Recruitment released its latest report, and general manager Heidi Dariz warned that many …
In the spotlight
Pharmacists ratings of OTC companies revealed at industry awards night The Consumer Healthcare Products (CHP) Australia Diamond Award winners were announced last night. As in previous years, a portion of …