World news wrapup: 21 April 2022
Pharmacist caught ordering and selling $17k worth of diabetic test strips; murder of pharmacist in Lebanon condemned; Kenya cracks down on illegal pharmacies Wolverhampton, England: A pharmacist was caught “red-handed” …
New-look Guardian kids’ guide
Guardian Pharmacy has launched its annual Healthy Kids’ Guide Series in a new digital format The change is intended to better meet the changing needs of Australian parents, the banner …
Cuts to NPS funding ‘short sighted’
“I am sad and angry”: leading clinical pharmacist joins criticism of Budget cuts to the National Prescribing Service Leading clinical pharmacist Debbie Rigby has said she is “disappointed, saddened and …
Business blossoms at Blooms The Chemist Orange
Growth, transformation and commitment to staff have led the way forward for Blooms The Chemist Orange proprietors Paul Sharman, Melanie Moses and Michael Macdonald, finalists in POTY 2022 These three …
POTY finalist Karen Carter thanks Gunnedah community
Karen Carter and son Justin on the role automation has played in improving efficiencies and patient care, as well as attracting staff at their pharmacy in Gunnedah, NSW Ms Carter …
Priceline breaks into health insurance game
The health and beauty focused pharmacy chain is leveraging its Sister Club network to boost a new health insurance offering Priceline Pharmacy has launched a health insurance brand and products …
Owners urged to monitor workloads
Pharmacists are reporting struggles with workloads and staffing levels, as they juggle tasks such as vaccinations and checking DAAs on top of dispensing More pharmacists are complaining about workloads as …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby outlines the latest research news and developments Antidepressants in adolescence In adolescence, antidepressants are second-line treatment options after psychological therapy for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. A concern …
Welcome to health
Guild welcomes LNP’s new Health Minister nominee amidst criticism of previous Medicare comments Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that Senator Anne Ruston would be the Health Minister in a …
Profession is phenomenal, diverse, resilient
PDL Professional Officer Gary West urges pharmacists to utilise professional bodies, peers and mentors in facing the challenges of 2022 – and to look for the positives At the AJP …
Clinical Tips: Tonsilitis (sore throat)
What are the symptoms of, and treatment options for, tonsitilis? Louis Roller reviews the latest advice and recommendations Tonsillitis and Streptococcal pharyngitis is inflammation of the tonsils- the two oval-shaped …
‘A tax on younger pharmacists’
Guild president calls for the removal of accreditation fees, but says community pharmacy pay situation is improving Accreditation fees for pharmacists represent a ‘tax on younger pharmacists’ and should be …