Snakes and ladders
Running a successful pharmacy business is not a matter of pure chance. To do it well, you need to climb the necessary ladders and avoid the many snakes lying in …
Vale Russ Grosvenor
Profession pays respect to long-serving pharmacist who was a Victorian PSA vice-president and Pharmacy Board committee member The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has noted “with deep regret” the passing of …
Eye health in everyday practice: driving early detection
Although many chronic eye diseases may be silent in their early stages, pharmacists play an important role in detecting risk and supporting treatment adherence, writes Leanne Philpott KEY POINTS: Chronic …
Revenue rises as PharmX accelerates growth strategy
Strategic alliance with Sigma to set PharmX up for “revenue diversification and growth”, chief executive tells shareholders Pharmacy ordering platform, PharmX, expects to reap significant benefits from its newly announced partnership with Sigma Healthcare. PharmX reported …
AJP Podcast: ‘We’re not talking about robo pharmacists’
Is AI likely to result in a dystopian future for health professionals and patients – or could it be used to free up more hours in the day for pharmacists …
New banner behind EBOS’ soaring store count
The wholesaler and TerryWhite Chemmart owner added dozens of stores to its network, with a large NSW acquisition driving much of the growth Wholesaler EBOS has continued its acquisition and …
Pharmacists want to ‘take the shackles off’
“We’ve got pharmacists out there who could do more and want do to more, but can’t do more,” says one stakeholder body in a plea for flexibility The Pharmaceutical Society …
dRx series: Deprescribing lipid-modifying agents in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
When is it time to consider taking an older patient off lipid-modifying agents? Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take an in-depth look Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process …
Medicinal cannabis framework ‘not fit for purpose’
Stakeholders flag safety concerns over “outdated, under-regulated and inadequate” unapproved medicinal cannabis framework Submissions to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA’s) consultation: reviewing the safety and regulatory oversight of unapproved medicinal …
‘Disgraceful’ behaviour included selling ice, cannabis
A Tasmanian pharmacist has been disqualified from practice for two years after being caught driving with prescription and illicit drugs Her case was heard at the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative …
‘Some bogan’ attempts CWH robbery
Police are searching for a man after a bystander intervened to stop him robbing a Hobart pharmacy Pulse Tasmania reports that a customer of the Chemist Warehouse took to social …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Australian community pharmacists’ views and preparedness to provide a UTI management service A survey of 144 Australian community pharmacists indicated greater …