Can we safeguard pharmacy’s future?
With significant concerns around what the future holds for the profession, what can be done? asks Marc Clavin With evolving customer relationship technology and a growing consumer demand for accessible …
Simple UTIs aren’t simple, says doc
Doctors continue to oppose Queensland’s trial of pharmacist provision of UTI treatment, with one GP warning of “landmines” Following the Queensland Government’s announcement last month that pharmacists would be able …
Getting innovative
A new congress kicks off later this month that will bring together Australia’s leading innovative pharmacists Launching this year in May, the first Pharmacy Owners Congress will host 100 passionate, …
Are you managing the media?
What are six common mistakes pharmacies are making with their social media? Sarah Rendell from Peak Strategies identifies them In Australia according to Sensis almost eight in ten people now …
The week in review
As the May 18 Federal election draws ever closer, politics—and politicians—were making headlines in pharmacy this week Health Minister Greg Hunt and Shadow Health spokesperson Catherine King pitched their health …
Community and caring
We profile pharmacists who are standing for Parliament in the 2019 Federal election. First we speak to current MP, Emma McBride Candidate profile: Emma McBride Party: Labor Seat: Dobell, NSW (sitting member) …
Patients to recognise best pharmacist
The Australian Patients Association has created a new award to recognise the work of community pharmacists The APA says that the increasingly important contribution of community pharmacists in helping improve …
Guardian tops customer ratings
The former three-time winner of the annual customer satisfaction awards has made its way to the top of the monthly rankings Guardian has been named Chemist/Pharmacy of the Month for …
Preventing dependence
Amcal and ScriptWise have teamed up to educate the public about opioid and benzodiazepine medications May is Medication Dependence Prevention Month, an awareness campaign undertaken by the non-profit ScriptWise. Along …
TWC names its top pharmacist
TerryWhite Chemmart Wynn Vale pharmacist Renee Wynne has been named the group’s Pharmacist of the Year for 2019 Ms Wynne was presented the award at a gala ceremony in Melbourne …
Hidden $44m PBS cut: SHPA
Hospitals will be losing out in the 2019-20 Budget based on a measure relating to pharmacy pricing A hidden detail of the 2019 Federal Budget will cut funding to the …
Clinical tips: back pain
Ben Basger takes a look at the drug-related consequences of back pain treatment You might be interested to know about the types of people who presented to the accident and …