When communication blows up…
Pharmacist and leadership coach Chantelle Turner provides four ways to still create a good outcome when faced with a communication breakdown In a recent situation, I was reminded that regardless …
Patients want pilot, not ‘ancient turf war’
GPs might be against the pharmacist full scope of practice trial, but the pilot is strongly backed by North Queensland patients, new research shows The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland …
Court approves API acquisition
Wesfarmers’ acquisition of API has successfully made it through the Federal Court API has announced that the Federal Court of Australia has made orders approving the scheme of arrangement between …
Rodents infest CWH
A Chemist Warehouse has “moved immediately” on a rat problem after videos of the rodents frolicking in the pharmacy’s aisles were posted to social media Rapid antigen tests may now …
‘Visionary’ meds safety move
More than 30 new hospital pharmacy technician positions are being created in Tasmania The Tasmanian Government has announced that a hospital pharmacy technician will be employed on every ward of …
New Guild NSW branch director announced
The NSW Branch of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced the appointment of a new branch director, Daniel Kicuroski NSW Branch President David Heffernan said Mr Kicuroski’s appointment would add …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Psychotropic medication deprescribing in residential aged care facilities In this exploratory study of the knowledge and attitudes of family members of …
Divorce sparked ice use, claims jailed pharmacist
A pharmacy owner’s divorce was so traumatic that he began using ice and seeking friendship among criminal associates, a court has heard News Corp media have reported on the case …
A TerryWhite Chemmart milestone
TerryWhite Chemmart has celebrated the opening of the 500th TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacy in Matraville, NSW over the weekend The grand opening of the 500th TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacy was attended by …
How new SA govt can utilise pharmacists
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s South Australian Branch has welcomed the election of Peter Malinauskas as the Premier of South Australia PSA SA Branch President, Robyn Johns, welcomed Mr Malinauskas’ …
Pay action needed now
“Real and practical action” is needed on wages and conditions, says one stakeholder in reacting to the National Advocacy Day of Action Last week (Thursday 17 March) the Pharmaceutical Society …
GPs claim ‘harrowing details’ from UTI trial
Doctors “trawling through medical records” and publishing patient details as evidence against the pharmacist UTI trial is a new low, says one stakeholder Doctors are once again calling for an …