community pharmacy
ASL uptake lags as pharmacy printing costs soar
Australia’s rollout of paperless prescriptions is behind an increase in printing costs for community pharmacies Electronic prescribing had been expected to reduce the health sector’s reliance on paper, but it …
Labor needs to ‘stop and listen’: Sigma
Community pharmacists’ concerns over the detrimental impacts of double dispensing need to be addressed by government Federal politicians are being urged to “stop and listen” to issues pharmacists are raising …
Minister says ‘no’ to 90-day dispensing – for now
Taxpayers could secure greater savings through 90-day dispensing, Health Minister says Plans to introduce 60-day dispensing will still leave Australia lagging behind other countries, Mark Butler, the Minister for Health …
$19 NIP vaccine administration fee for pharmacies
Community pharmacies will be funded to administer vaccines through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) from 1 January 2024 Eligible patients who elect to receive NIP vaccines through their local community …
‘It’s my fault, I voted for Labor’
Patients are being warned that plans to introduce 60-day dispensing from 1 July will impact the supply of medicines and services through community pharmacies Labor’s plan to introduce double dispensing …
‘Short-sighted’ plan to cost millions
Savings made through the federal government’s double dispensing proposal will come at a significant cost, a former Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president warns Moves to implement 60-day dispensing are …
Pharmacies to keep palliative patients out of EDs
Community pharmacies are set to play an important role in easing pressure on public hospitals through funding to stock palliative care medications Pharmacies across rural and metropolitan South Australia will …
End culture of shame
Boosting employee connections and eliminating shame could help keep pharmacists in the community pharmacy workforce, says pharmacist Helen Lowy Pharmacy owners are being urged to foster an environment where staff …
Higher earners turn to pharmacy for flu jab
Australians’ annual incomes appear to influence where they opt to receive an influenza vaccine, a NAB report reveals Community pharmacies are the destination of choice for flu shots for 30% …
Multidisciplinary approach to fall prevention needed
Implementing fall prevention services through community pharmacies can help reduce patients’ risk of falls through pharmacist-led medication reviews and lifestyle recommendations, a study reveals. As part of a trial …
Burnout risk higher in community pharmacy
Pharmacists working in community pharmacy have a higher risk of burnout than their peers working in other areas of the profession a British survey reveals. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS’s) …
A lucrative year
Community pharmacy saw a $1.39B net profit during the first year of the 7CPA and a greater uptake of services, according to latest report Net profit rose significantly for the …
