Where’s our RTM? asks NSW PSA
PSA has called on the NSW Government to do more to allow pharmacists to improve the state’s health care system – and again, for real time monitoring In welcoming the …
This is Australia, not Russia: CWH
A senior Chemist Warehouse spokesperson has called for relaxation of the location rules, following mainstream media reports which were condemned by the Guild Following Tuesday’s News Limited reports regarding the …
Guild hits back at location rules ‘beat-up’
The Pharmacy Guild has slammed reports on Chemist Warehouse data which found rural and regional Australians are driving long distances for cheaper medicines News Limited media reported this week on …
A new plan for pain
Painaustralia has launched its National Strategic Action Plan for Pain Management, highlighting that chronic pain can significantly impact individuals and their networks Millions of Australians live with ongoing persistent pain, …
Guild president one of the ‘most powerful Australians’
George Tambassis has been recognised as an effective and powerful political force for pharmacy owners The ABC has included Pharmacy Guild president George Tambassis in its list of “10 of …
Putting a lid on antibiotic prescribing
The Department of Health is considering restrictions on doctor prescribing of antibiotic repeats The Federal health department has undertaken a review of listings for the top five antibiotics prescribed with …
Who do you think you are?
Community pharmacists may lack confidence and a fully developed professional identity, impacting their ability to achieve a full scope of practice: study A study by researchers from the University of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Antidepressants in the elderly Response to antidepressants in the elderly varies widely from 45% to 80%, compared with 35% …
Critical shortages round up
Medicines currently under shortage with critical patient impact include naloxone solution, adrenaline, Fluarix Tetra, MMR vaccines and more The TGA has published information about current medicines shortages that have a …
VAD: the pharmacy role in practice
As Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying laws are set to come into effect, the AMA’s WA branch is warning that VAD could facilitate murder From Wednesday 19 June 2019, Victorians with …
Poll: Are you happy with this pay rise?
Tell us what you think of the FWC’s decision on a pay rise for employee pharmacists Last week, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision on the Pharmacy Industry …
The week in review
This week started with honours for seven industry leaders, and ended with the announcement of a pay rise for employee pharmacists Health Minister Greg Hunt announced an Australian Preventive Health …