Give copay relief, not ‘tokenistic handouts,’ says Guild
Cost of living relief for working families must focus on measures that the Government can control, according to the Guild Ahead of the Federal Budget, which is due to be handed …
Optimising your loyalty program
How does a pharmacy go about maximising the benefits of its loyalty program, for patients and for itself? Sarah Rendell looks at the options “Would you like to join our …
The week in review
Another busy week in the pharmacy sector, with a national day of action and a slew of well-deserved awards API shareholders voted for the wholesaler’s acquisition by Wesfarmers, which is …
A voice for pharmacists
Emma McBride is the lone pharmacist in federal Parliament. She discusses her political and pharmacy careers and her desire to speak for her profession and for health equality A champion …
Mixed results from regulator
TGA rebuffs Guild on advertising schedule change, while pain relieving agent moves to S2 A manufacturer’s request to allow the advertising of preparations containing astrodrimer sodium has been rejected by …
Covid jab a ‘bioweapon,’ pharmacist allegedly says
A pharmacist who allegedly made claims about “mass murder” in reference to COVID-19 vaccinations has had her registration suspended News Corp has reported on the case of a Melbourne pharmacist …
Tassie gets the NIP
The Tasmanian Government has announced that NIP-funded flu jabs will be available through community pharmacy The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Tasmanian Branch says it welcomes the state Government’s announcement that …
Wizard waves wand on pay
Wizard Pharmacy Chief Executive Officer Lyndon Dyson has published an open letter to the group’s pharmacists, announcing a new standardised hourly wage rate The letter, written for publication on the …
Wesfarmers wins over API
API’s shareholders have voted for the Wesfarmers takeover, the wholesaler has announced On Thursday API held its Scheme Meeting, convened to consider the proposed scheme of arrangement under which a …
Clinical tips: Dispensing for animals
What are the requirements when dispensing for animals? asks Jala Moushi Pharmacists may be presented with veterinary prescriptions written by vets for the treatment of animals under their care. They …
‘You couldn’t stay home.’
Pharmacists, politicians and other stakeholders took to social media on Thursday to thank the profession for its hard work during the COVID crisis The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia said it …