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Doctors cheer as Amcal pathology scrapped
The AMA has cheered the decision by Sonic Healthcare to withdraw from pharmacy-based screening programs The “Super Sonic decision” is in the best interest of patients, AMA president Dr Michael …
RCPA distances itself from pathology stoush
Following GP backlash to Amcal pathology screenings, the Royal College of Pathologists has clarified its position In a formal statement, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has stated …
From knitting to lawnmowers: more GPs slam Amcal pathology
Pharmacy pathology screening has been likened to “getting your car serviced at the lawn mower shop” by a leading GP Dr Edwin Kruys, Acting President of the Royal Australian College …
Pharmacists should ‘stick to their knitting’
AMA president Dr Michael Gannon has drawn ire for telling pharmacists to “stick to their knitting” over pathology tests After Sigma announced that it would offer pathology health screenings throughout …
Pharmacy screening ‘opportunistic, wasteful’
The Australian Medical Association has slammed pharmacy pathology testing, calling it “bordering on irresponsible” On Monday 26 June, Sigma’s Amcal Pharmacy network rolled out a pathology testing initiative, under a …
Changes could mean unsafe cannabis imports
Health Minister and doctors criticise Senate decision on medicinal cannabis Tuesday’s Senate vote on medicinal cannabis access removes safeguards against unsafe product imported from overseas, they warn. Health Minister Greg Hunt …
Is the turf war ending?
Does a recent article in an AMA publication signify a thaw in doctors’ opposition to pharmacist vaccination? Leading medical groups have been resolute in their opposition to vaccinations by pharmacists, …
Strong growth for global generics market
Asia-Pacific is the largest region of a global generics market set to experience double-digit growth through to 2021, according to research experts The global generic medicines market has registered a compound …
One of the four pillars
Minister tells AMA that pharmacy is crucial to Australia’s health care and that dispensary reform is key Pharmacy sits as one of the four pillars of healthcare, Federal Health Minister …
The week in review
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy With the world reeling over the terrorist attack on an Ariana Grande arena concert in the UK, it’s at least …
Poll: Do you support pharmacy’s involvement in LGBT+ rights?
Health organisations are increasingly announcing their position on LGBT+ rights as the issue gains traction in Australia… what do you think about it? Over the weekend, the Australian Medical Association …
AMA calls for marriage equality
The doctor’s group has joined the ranks of healthcare organisations such as the PSA that have come out in support of LGBTIQ rights The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called …