Vale Brian Lowrie
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch, has expressed its deep condolences at the passing of Mr Brian Lowrie Mr Lowrie was the Victorian Branch President for 20 years and …
Rapid antigen testing on its way to pharmacy
Rapid antigen self-testing is expected to be widely available in pharmacy, following new TGA advice The Therapeutic Goods Administration announced on Tuesday that it will allow companies to formally apply …
Grants to ‘turbocharge’ rollout
Community pharmacies in key LGAs of Victoria are being offered grants of $4,000 and up to $10,000 to help them use their full COVID-19 vaccine allocations The Victorian Government is …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Placebos in clinical care: a suggestion beyond the evidence Placebos provide important treatment effects but are often driven by myths and …
Could discount PBS prices become ‘a thing of the past?’
The Guild has reportedly “declared war” on discounters like Chemist Warehouse, which says the suggested copay reduction would be a “backward step for consumers” General patients would pay a $19 …
Dispensing during a pandemic
Dispensing has declined by 6%, with the biggest falls in respiratory and asthma-related scripts, new data reveals A new report released by Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW) has …
How did you celebrate WPD?
This World Pharmacists Day, pharmacists were praised for their role in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, with a special message from Health Minister Greg Hunt Health Minister Greg Hunt sent his …
Sigma sparks API bidding war
Pharmacy Guild says it will monitor developments on API buyout for any “possible implications”. Sigma Healthcare has made a takeover offer for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API), trumping Wesfarmers 11 day …
Outstanding leaders recognised
Pharmacist of the year, top ECP and intern for 2021 and two lifetime achievement awards announced NSW South Coast pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Linda Badewitz-Dodd, is the PSA Symbion Pharmacist …
Looking at the market
Is the pharmacy real estate market continuing to perform well after 18 months of the pandemic? Leading broker Natalie Sirianni provides her view The pharmacy market in Australia is complex …
Matter of trust
The Pharmacists’ Support Service is highlighting the issue of trust this World Pharmacists Day with its new site “Pharmacy: Always trusted for your health” is the theme of this year’s …
The week in review
COVID-19 and measures to limit the spread of infection were yet again in this week’s headlines, including protests against them This week saw a number of protests against regulations such …