Pharmacy documents abandoned at old hospital
Two pallets’ worth of pharmacy documents were left unsecured on a loading dock at the old Royal Adelaide Hospital The Adelaide Advertiser reported that a man went for his morning …
A tale of two petitions
There’s over 1700 kilometres between these two pharmacies, but they’re doing the same thing: hosting a petition to save GP services in their town Calliope, a town of around 3000 …
Invest in the workforce: FIP president
Universal health coverage won’t be possible without investment in the pharmaceutical workforce, says FIP president Dr Carmen Peña Dr Peña was speaking at the opening of the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s annual …
Recognise gateway role: FIP
Pharmacists should be “fully remunerated” for delivery of their self care services, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation’s Council has adopted a new statement of policy during its annual conference, …
Who wants to be a millionaire?
Maxigesic has revealed their ‘Chance to win $1 Million’ winner – but how much did the lucky 19-year-old win? Tayla Laverty, 19, from Prospect in Tasmania, was drawn as a …
Rising Stars: final chance to vote
It’s the final day of our campaign to identify the Rising Stars of pharmacy, so get your nominations in now! Since June, AJP has been asking our readers to help us identify …
What’s the real risk?
Alcohol increases cancer risk, but don’t trust the booze industry to give you the facts straight Terry Slevin, Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University; Education and Research Director, …
Terry White dominating customer satisfaction
The pharmacy chain has well and truly knocked My Chemist off its perch in monthly Roy Morgan customer poll Terry White Chemists has again been named Pharmacy of the Month …
Aussie pharmacists on the world stage
Three leading Australian pharmacists have been awarded a prestigious international pharmacy honour The three pharmacists are being awarded fellowships of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) at its world congress. The …
Pharmacy Assistant of the Year finalists reveal all
All the state winners of the Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY) Award have now been selected PATY, in its 11th year under the auspices of the Pharmacy Guild, received …
“Compelling” evidence for injecting centre rejected
The Victorian government has ruled out a safe injecting room, despite “crisis level” drug use and widespread support A bill proposed by MP Fiona Patten, which calls for an 18‑month …
An interview with a botanical chemist
How does one move from chemistry, biology and oceanography into formulating skin products for a top beauty brand? AJP chats with Annabelle Personeni, Botanical Chemist with A’kin. 1. What was your career …