New COVID-19 resource
A new resource on optimal management of injectable medicines for Australians with COVID-19 disease has been released The resource was launched by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia as …
Safer fasting during Ramadan
A small pharmacy-led study has found that Muslims with type 2 diabetes can manage their blood sugar better during Ramadan in partnership with healthcare providers The study, led by the …
Pharmacies using patients as ‘cash cows,’ says AMA
Doctors have reiterated claims that pharmacist prescribing is like “Russian Roulette,” accusing the Queensland Government of promoting cut-price health care at pharmacies The Australian Medical Association’s Queensland branch has responded …
Stats show 300% spike in pharmacy flu shots
Demand is ‘far exceeding’ previous years as patients get vaccinated earlier amidst coronavirus pandemic There has been a year-on-year increase of more than 300% for flu vaccinations administered in pharmacies, …
Leading your team through COVID
AJP and the Pharmacists’ Support Service bring you a webinar on leading teams through the COVID-19 crisis FREE webinar – COVID-19: Leading teams through unprecedented uncertainty, by Helen Lowy, pharmacist …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news COVID‐19 And Older Adults: What We Know Studies have shown SARS‐CoV‐2, a novel virus that causes COVID‐19 infection, causes …
Are there many pharmacy buyers?
How is COVID-19 impacting the community pharmacy real estate market? Natalie Sirianni describes the current situation The question I have been asked from many pharmacists and pharmacy owners over the …
High-risk businesses targeted
New findings show more than 80% of Australians are worried about hygiene on public transport, as Victoria gears up for increased testing Victoria’s state Government has announced it will establish …
Business expects ‘bad times’ ahead
In April business confidence plummeted to a second consecutive record monthly low… and new research reveals the stress small business owners are under Roy Morgan Business Confidence was down 18.2 …
The looming question: who pays?
An Australian S8 first once again raises the question of MBS numbers for pharmacists, writes Angelo Pricolo Patients are the real winners as Victorian pharmacists will become the first in …
Clinical tips: substance abuse
Carlene McMaugh takes a look at the treatment of certain substance use disorders: amphetamines and other stimulants Pharmacy plays a key role in the treatment of substance use disorders in …