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A bigger role
The SHPA has supported FIP’s report on the capability and capacity of pharmacists in the prevention, early detection and management of non-communicable diseases The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP’s) report, Beating …
Regular pharmacist interactions key in non-communicable disease management
FIP has highlighted the value of involving pharmacists in the prevention, early detection and management of non-communicable diseases A new report released by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has reviewed …
World Pharmacists Day 2019: Safe and effective medicines for all
“Safe and effective medicines for all” is the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day on 25 September, the International Pharmaceutical Federation has announced The theme for 2019 aims to …
‘We cannot afford to fail in this mission.’
FIP has launched a Workforce Development Hub, with two Australians in its leadership team Kirstie Galbraith will focus on advanced practice and specialisation under the project, while Ian Larson will …
Checking out the best
Award-winning pharmacist Lucy Walker is heading off on a round-the-world trip to investigate the best of the best pharmacy practice Owner of the Terry White Chemmart Goondiwindi in rural Queensland …
Biologics switching is in pharmacists’ scope
Pharmacists’ authority to use their expertise to substitute one medicine for another should also apply to biological medicines, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation has published a revised Statement of …
Happy World Pharmacists’ Day!
Australian pharmacy organisations have celebrated World Pharmacists’ Day by pointing out that pharmacists could take on more Pharmacists and their organisations took to Twitter to celebrate their global day, which …
The week in review
As Australia’s pharmacists meet for Sydney’s Pharmacy Connect, it’s been a busy week in pharmacy around the world… The long-awaited Chronic Pain MedsCheck trial is finally about to kick off, …
Female workforce requires planning
Pharmacy’s a growing profession, and increasingly populated by women, a new report shows The findings from the largest retrospective study of pharmacy workforce capacity conducted by any organisation to date …
Pharmacists key in harm reduction
Governments must work more with pharmacists on providing harm reduction services, says FIP Pharmacists must be fully involved in the development of any policies regarding medical or recreational cannabis, the …
How pharmacy can support women
Because of women’s caregiving role, they need pharmacist support, says a new report The potential for pharmacists to support women in their often overlooked role as informal caregivers is the …
Australian wins highest international honour
One of Australia’s most distinguished pharmacists, Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom, has received one of the profession’s highest international honours Professor Sansom was awarded the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s (FIP) André Bédat …