Don’t wreck the best medicine system in the world
Proposed changes to the PBS could spell disaster for patients, warns George Tambassis All Australians can be rightly proud of our subsidised medicine system the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme – the …
CWH speaks out on strike
Chemist Warehouse’s Damien Gance has told mainstream media that he “expressly and unequivocally” denies union claims of violence against striking workers Workers at Chemist Warehouse distribution centres in Victoria and …
Pharmacists ‘instrumental’ in uncovering under-dosing error
There is a “clear need” for pharmacists to be involved in the chemotherapy protocol alteration and promulgation system in South Australia, a deputy coroner says The inquest into the deaths …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The impact of a pharmacist on post-take ward round prescribing and medication appropriateness Clinical pharmacist participation on a post-admission ward round …
We need more hospital pharmacists in NSW: SHPA
Stakeholders have welcomed the re-election of the Berejiklian NSW Government and called for more hospital pharmacists and support for pharmacy In congratulating the return of the Berejiklian Government, the PSA …
Get wise about women
Pharmacy’s main demographic holds the key to community healthcare, writes Janet Doyle Given the majority of pharmacy’s customers are women, and they often hold the key to the health of …
Social accountability underpins draft accreditation standards
The APC is moving to the second stage of consultation on the Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy and Intern Training programs and is now seeking responses and feedback to the draft …
Going to the market
Natalie Sirianni, from Attain Business Brokers, speaks about the state of the pharmacy sales market, the impact of the 7CPA and what the banks are doing AJP speaks to Natalie …
The week in review
Doctors have been busy taking aim at pharmacists this week, with the AMA speaking out about a number of issues The ABC reported that pharmacy absence from work certificates may …
Best in show
A look back at some of the highlights from our recent coverage of APP2019 AJP once again was there with our cameras to cover APP2019 on the Gold Coast in …
Pharmacy pill testing kits ‘not sophisticated,’ says Bartone
The AMA has formally backed supervised pill testing trials, but criticised pill testing kits sold at pharmacies and online At a Canberra meeting, the AMA’s Federal Council has formally and …
Rego barred after forging colleague’s signature on script
A former pharmacist and medical practitioner has been barred from applying for registration from his professions for 18 months and two years respectively A Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal heard …