Hormonal contraception: an update
Providing evidence-based reassurance and information regarding the safety and efficacy of the modern hormonal contraceptive methods is an essential role of community pharmacists. In this first of two articles on …
Looking at the market
What impact have the pandemic, lockdowns and changing work patterns had on pharmacy market values? How different is the new generation of pharmacists? Frank Sirianni gives his views Pharmacy market …
The week in review
As the COVID-19 crisis in NSW continues, there’s been plenty happening in the pharmacy sector this week More and more pharmacies were added to the list of COVID-19 exposure sites …
Transgender healthcare: This is our role
Community pharmacists have an opportunity to address the healthcare disparities experienced by transgender and gender diverse patients, say Swapna Chaudhary and colleagues Despite the unique healthcare needs of transdgender patients, …
Call for quality over quantity
Pharmacists are incentivised to dispense more and more scripts under the current pharmacy model, but are “almost penalised” for spending time with the patient, argues leader A sustainable funding model …
$11m unlawful advertising penalty sets a record
A supplier of unapproved sports supplements has been told to pay $11 million, as the TGA points out their potential to damage health The Federal Court of Australia has ordered …
‘Pharmacy assistants are in very high demand.’
The Guild’s Queensland Branch is encouraging eligible job seekers in Brisbane to re-train as pharmacy assistants The Guild is delivering the Queensland Government’s Community Work Skills Program in Brisbane beginning …
CWH expands Euro footprint
UK press reports Australian pharmacy giant will have 12 Irish stores within 18 months, while it also signs two new wellness product deals Chemist Warehouse looks set to significantly expand …
Structured tools for assessing interns trial to start
The Pharmacy Board has updated the profession on its structured tools for assessing interns, with a trial set for August In its latest newsletter, the Board discussed its collaboration with …
Fit for purpose
Health Minister announces pharmacist committee members for the National Medicines Policy review, set to begin in August Two pharmacists will join the committee for the National Medicines Policy review, Minister …
Clinical Tips: Continence
Brad Butt takes a look at transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation and its growing role in managing incontinence Urinary incontinence affects up to 10% of Australian men and up to 38% …
API says no to Wesfarmers
API Board unanimously concludes “undervalued” Wesfarmers offer is not in the best interest of shareholders The board of leading pharmaceutical wholesaler API has rejected a takeover offer from retailing giant …