Star pharmacist admitted advice failure
A clarithromycin-warfarin interaction was “nearly like petrol on a burning fire,” the daughter of a patient who died has told a hearing An Irish pharmacist failed to caution her patient’s …
‘Unparalleled impact’: Fred J Boyd Award winner named
Professor Jason Roberts has been announced as the 2021 recipient of the SHPA’s Fred J Boyd Award The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia says the win recognises the unparalleled …
Pharmacy wins “Oscars” of small business
A former Pharmacy of the Year has taken out the title of Champion Pharmacy at a national small business award ceremony Rebecca Young, managing partner of the Capital Chemist Chisholm …
Protecting your data
Australian pharmacies are facing ever more data threats, with natural disasters and even the war in Ukraine leading to security alerts. Andrew McManus from Fred IT explains the risks and …
Daily Dose Day Three
We take a look at some of the highlights of the third day of APP2022 Professor Ross Tsuyuki, Canadian pharmacist, advised Australian pharmacists on how to navigate their evolving role …
Pharmacy jabs: the near future
Bivalent COVID boosters, a combined COVID and flu shot, and primary care taking on the entire vaccination framework – how could the near future look for jabs in Australia? With …
Aged care funding welcomed
Pharmacy groups have applauded Minister Hunt’s announcement of nearly $350m in funding to support pharmacy’s role in aged care Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced that, following the Royal Commission …
Guild projects ‘overspend’ for CPA programs
Government brings forward millions in pharmacy program funds for the current financial year, but Guild leader warns DAA and MedsCheck cap changes are “very unlikely” Pharmacies are “doing a very …
NAPSA’s Rap with PSS!
These young performers from NAPSA came by the AJP stage at APP 2022 to perform their rap about the fantastic PSS – Pharmacists’ Support Service. What can you do? …
Daily Dose Day Two
The highlights of APP Day Two: Health Minister announces major changes around COVID and medicines affordability, plus the Guild and ACP join forces APP 2022 has continued into day two …
Leaving with a flourish
Funding for pharmacists in aged care, news on vaccinations and promises to address medicine affordability as Greg Hunt signs off from pharmacy Soon to retire Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt …
A new era for education
Changes are coming to pharmacist continuing education with the announcing of a merger between two of the major providers The Australasian College of Pharmacy and Guild Learning and Development (GuildEd) …