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The week in review
As we hurtle towards the 2020s, the pharmacy sector isn’t slowing down, with news from the Board, an update on underutilisation in disasters and potential legislative change on the horizon …
The accidental pharmacist
Queensland pharmacist Lisa Nissen has been handed the Australasian Pharmaceutical Sciences Association’s top honour… and told delegates how she happened to get into the profession Professor Lisa Nissen, head of …
Three of the best
Roslyn Stewart, Kay Dunkley and Amanda Cross have all been honoured by the PSA The three Victorian pharmacists recognised at last night’s Victorian Pharmacists Dinner represent not only the breadth …
Advice from a former ‘aimless loser’
The winner of this year’s SHPA Medal of Merit says his career started when he was a graduate who wasn’t interested in pharmacy… but now, he hopes to inspire the …
‘Don’t let this happen to anyone else.’
Steve Morris, the recipient of the SHPA’s Fred J. Boyd award, has issued a challenge to his fellow pharmacists Adj A/Prof Morris, the CEO of NPS MedicineWise and former chief …
The week in review
Shortages—of pharmacists, RUM bins and potentially medicines and devices, associated with Brexit—were a focus this week Raven’s Recruitment released its latest report, and general manager Heidi Dariz warned that many …
In the spotlight
Pharmacists ratings of OTC companies revealed at industry awards night The Consumer Healthcare Products (CHP) Australia Diamond Award winners were announced last night. As in previous years, a portion of …
Mental health in pharmacy ‘makes sense.’
Canberra pharmacist Elise Apolloni has been named in the ACT’s Mental Health Awards for her work in creating a mentally healthier community and workplace Ms Apolloni, who has in the …
The week in review
The media is still having a go at community pharmacy, while politicians have discussed the PBS in a busy week for the sector We discovered new data on the value …
Top pharmacy assistants: there’s two
Brianne Lowe has been named the 2019 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year At a gala fancy dress dinner at the Pharmacy Assistants’ Conference in Brisbane on Saturday night, Ms Lowe, …
World news wrapup: 3 October 2019
Homicide cops investigate death after pharmacy allegedly supplies tainted glucose solution; undercover reporter gets opioids without scripts; pharmacist crowned Miss Thailand Cologne, Germany: Homicide investigators are looking into the death …
FIP hails pharmacy’s finest
A Portuguese pharmacy program which aims to guarantee access to medicines in the aftermath of a financial crisis has been lauded by FIP The program, known as “Abem,” was the …