Change is on the menu
We’ve made some changes to our website menu bar, with some exciting new additions for our readers Eagle-eyed readers will notice that the menu bar on our website looks a …
Rural doctors query Guild codeine access comments
Rural doctors have weighed in on the codeine debate, saying they strongly support the TGA’s decision to upschedule The Rural Doctors Association of Australia makes a point of calling for …
Union sues FDA for access to abortion pill in pharmacies
American women can currently only get the drug from a clinic, medical office or hospital The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit this week that could allow …
Priceline to help Carols by Candlelight shine
Vision Australia has announced Priceline Pharmacy as the new presenting partner of Carols by Candlelight Vision Australia made the announcement on World Sight Day today (Thursday 12 October 2017). Priceline …
Poll: CPD preferences
How do you prefer to access CPD-accredited education activities? We want to know how our readers would prefer to complete their yearly education activities, so we know how best to …
World news wrapup: 12 October 2017
UK pharmacist jailed on terrorism charge; seven-month suspension following dispensing error death; Philippine pharmacists demand justice for slain colleague Nottingham, UK: A Leicester pharmacist has been jailed for six years …
4 things to know about the media
Have you ever wondered about how the media works, or how stories are picked and framed? Here are some answers This week Dove was blasted online for featuring a Nigerian …
Is My Health Record secure?
While the perception that e-health records are not secure persists among many health professionals, we look at the measures that have been put in place over the past few years …
Amazon entering pharmacy a “matter of when, not if”
While speculation has been brewing for months, analysts say it’s now only a matter of time — but the Guild says people will continue to visit pharmacies for meds advice …
PDL Update
2017 PDL Directors Election for the State of New South Wales This year voting will be required to elect one (1) Director for the State of New South Wales (with …
Call to extend NIP to pharmacies
This year’s severe flu season has highlighted that pharmacy can do more to help boost vaccination rates, says the Guild’s David Quilty And extending the National Immunisation Program to pharmacy …
Paperwork, rule changes barriers to workplace safety
A worrying 81% of Australian small businesses don’t fully understand their workplace safety obligations The Employsure Workplace Safety Index, conducted by Employsure, also found that only half of small businesses …