Pharmacy celebrates International Women’s Day
Pharmacists from across the profession gathered together to recognise the achievements and contribution of women Tuesday was International Women’s Day (IWD) and this year’s theme was “Break the bias”. “Whether …
Nicotine fine
A pharmacist has been fined nearly $8,000 for alleged advertising breaches related to nicotine The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a statement saying that it has handed three infringement notices …
Happy International Women’s Day
Is there room for more opportunity for women in pharmacy? AJP spoke with leaders from across the profession Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to celebrate the achievements …
Independents merge
Pharmacy Alliance and Pharmacy Platform are merging, and will now service a fifth of Australia’s pharmacies The move positions the Platform Alliance Group (PAG) as Australia’s strongest, independent pharmacy group, …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Pandora’s box: Paxlovid, prescribing, pharmacists and pandemic This editorial provides practical guidance on identifying and managing drug interactions with …
‘Groundhog day’ as antipsychotic use, polypharmacy revealed
Half the people on antipsychotics in residential aged care do not have a diagnosis of psychosis, new research has shown The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is renewing its call for …
TWC on top
TerryWhite Chemmart has been lauded for its vaccination services TerryWhite Chemmart has taken out the top gong at the 2022 Inside Retail ‘Retailer Awards’ held at the Immigration Museum in …
Franchising: be careful what you’re signing
Does joining a banner group increase your chance of success? And what should you consider before choosing one? We ask the experts Part of the motivation for the formation of …
The week in review
Pharmacists came to the fore as heroes this week, getting medicines to their patients under trying circumstances As the east coast suffered severe flooding thanks to heavy rain and storms, …
Emergency medicines in a flood disaster
A health researcher gives the community perspective on medicine provision in flood disasters Writing in academic website The Conversation, Sabrina Pit, Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, …
Staff told to hide lack of pharmacist, Tribunal hears
Following a conviction for larceny, a pharmacist was found to have operated pharmacies without a pharmacist on several occasions A pharmacist asked his staff to send him a picture of …
Maternity Leave
In the latest AJP podcast, Carlene McMaugh draws on her own, and colleagues, experiences of maternity leave to provide advice for employers and employees AJP podcast host Carlene McMaugh talks …