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Concern over low contraception use with oral retinoids
…are left needing to manage the consequences.” One such example covered by the AJP in 2021 saw a Sydney GP found guilty of professional misconduct after inappropriately prescribing oral isotretinoin…
Quality trumps quantity for brand growth
…pharmacy franchise, chief executive Vikesh Ramsunder says. Speaking to the AJP during the group’s Amcal Conference on Monday, Ramsunder said that while the company was working towards having 300 stores…
Don’t worry about the stickers…
…use of colours, font styles and proportions, as well as container sizes, can all be used to help pharmacists make the right choice when selecting a medicine from the shelf….
Budget gets mixed review from CAPS
…are paid to doctors daily, while pharmacist payments are made weekly. “We encourage and welcome daily payments from the PBS in order to help small business cash flow,” Zoghbi said….
The Week in Review
…package to improve access to medicines and cut out-of-pocket costs, https://ajp.com.au/news/budget-provides-8cpa-preview/ and a move to index National Immunisation Program Vaccination in Pharmacy program (NIPVIP) to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)….
Decoding data for success
…a one-hour Zoom meeting to explore your marketing concepts, followed by an action plan tailored to your pharmacy’s needs.” For inquiries about pricing, contact Sarah via email at sarah.rendell@peakstrategies.com.au ….
Dollar discount decision ‘weak-kneed’
…Australians are being provided with the $1 discount,” the spokesperson told the AJP. “The discount is not being phased out; the discount is being phased in for all and funded…
Achoo: advice for navigating cough and cold season
…overwhelming and ever-growing selection of products for cough/cold symptoms. Pharmacists can help them to navigate products which are best for their individual needs, and to promote the safe and eff…
Same jab, same pay plea
…providing the same service. “Victorian council immunisation programs provide important services, especially for young children and those getting vaccinated within school programs. “These programs help keep our communities healthy. The…
Managing medicinal cannabis risk
The AJP Podcast Managing medicinal cannabis risk Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 36:53 Subscribe Share RSS Feed Share Link…
Budget 2024-5: SHPA reacts
…to improve long-term hospital care, support for earlier hospital discharge and to help older Australians recover from a hospital stay with short-term care through the extended Transition Care Program. Pharmacists…
Hospital pharmacists respond to misleading titles query
…the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) programs which may have confused patients,” the AMA wrote on its website’s Rounds section. The SHPA confirmed with the AJP…