‘The pharmacist is the hero’
A national chain has detailed its strategy to grow its footprint and put pharmacists centre stage, as it revamps its network of 46 stores The new leader of South Australia-helmed …
Navigating risk in modern day pharmacy practice
PDL pharmacists discuss the benefits of proactive risk management including tools to improve practice in today’s pharmacy. Presented by Claire Bekema, PDL Professional Officer and Amy Minion, Lead Pharmacist …
dRx series: Deprescribing antihypertensives in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Dr Amy Page and Amanda Quek take a look at antihypertensive medicines and when to consider deprescribing Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve …
‘A necessary step’
First PBAC recommendation for Covid vaccine addition to NIP The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) has recommended that the Covid-19 vaccine, Comirnaty, be listed on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) …
The vaping conundrum
“The key points about vaping (e-cigarettes) can be easily summarised. If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape” — Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer …
Petition warns against autonomous pharmacist prescribing
GP-led petition calls on the House of Representatives to urge the government and the Pharmacy Board of Australia to reconsider its consultation process on pharmacist prescribing “Autonomous pharmacist prescribing models …
Placement poverty survey reveals ‘grim’ results
Majority of healthcare students struggle to pay their bills, survey finds Results from the Health Students’ Alliance’s (HSA’s) National Placement Poverty Survey are “a lot more grim” than expected, the group’s leader says. More …
‘Lack of controls’: Are GLP-1s being prescribed to vulnerable patients?
Reports of GLP-1s being prescribed to vulnerable Australians have alarmed eating disorder support organisations, but regulators say there is no rise in associated cases The national medicines regulator says it …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding by specific SSRIs and SNRIs A systematic review of 20 studies has concluded all selective serotonin reuptake …
Extending prac payments ‘not optional’
Multiple unpaid placements are becoming unworkable for pharmacy and allied health students struggling to cover their costs Australia cannot “afford to let unpaid clinical placements become a barrier that stops students from …
Views on future pharmacy standards sought
The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is calling for feedback on the revised Accreditation Standards for Pharmacy Programs (2020). The council says the accreditation standards play a critical role in ensuring …
Social media compliance for pharmacies: a friendly reality check
Pharmacists have well and truly found their feet on social media, writes Peak Strategies’ head of marketing, Sarah Rendell TikTok and Instagram reels are full of pharmacists educating, advocating, sharing …