Remuneration: it affects everyone
The second of our podcast series focusing on what can be done to improve pharmacist, and pharmacy, remuneration In this episode, Carlene McMaugh speaks to wide range of pharmacists – …
World news wrapup: 15 August 2019
Don’t drink bleach, says FDA; growing opposition to NZ direct-to-consumer prescription ads; Walgreens to close more stores United States: The Food and Drug Administration has taken the step of warning …
The top ten
What are the 10 stories that have caught pharmacists attention recently? Legal issues, Chemist Warehouse and new government announcements were among the big-ticket news items on the AJP website over …
Guild push for ‘full scope’ as 7CPA talks ramp up
GP shortages are leaving Aussies frustrated, says Guild in push for more vaccines, common ailments and prescribing, but AMA says pharmacists are trying to play doctor After having to defend …
‘Welcome to China.’
A convenience store stakeholder says these stores could sell beer and wine as well as contain a dispensary and pharmacist Following a week’s worth of commentary in the mainstream media …
The final countdown
Three finalist teams have been announced in the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2019 National Student Business Plan Competition The finalists have successfully progressed through the business plan, quarter-final and semi-final …
Towards zero
The Health Minister has announced a series of plans to improve Australia’s mental health, including aiming for a zero suicide target Delivering a world-best mental health system is the main …
‘Reprehensible’ prescribing to vulnerable patients
A medical practitioner has been found guilty of professional misconduct after prescribing compounded phentermine, diethylpropion and hCG to assist patients with weight loss A Sydney doctor faces potential suspension or …
Pharmacist in killer security scare
A pharmacist has allegedly been attempting to take covert photographs of terminally ill serial murderer Ivan Milat According to the Daily Telegraph, the pharmacist reportedly caused a “security scare” at …
‘They feel powerless.’
More than 60% of health workers have experienced poor mental health due to work, a new survey has found – and pharmacists are no exception A new report by the …
Do customers want convenience store pharmacies?
A convenience store stakeholder is urging Australia to look towards the Japanese experience and allow dispensing and health consults in the channel Following a report in Fairfax Media over the …
It was twenty years ago….
AJP publisher clocks up 20 years Congratulations are due to David Weston, CEO of APPco, the publishers of the AJP. David has, as of the 9 August, recorded 20 years …