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‘The consequences extend far beyond job losses’
People who rely on pharmacies integrated within private hospitals could be left without access, one stakeholder warns Private hospitals around the country are urging the federal government to reinvest in …
Equity required for proposed rural loadings
Calls for additional funding for rural pharmacies are being welcomed, but the proposed model needs refining, remote pharmacists say Funding proposals aimed at addressing challenges rural pharmacies face in delivering …
‘It is a hospital system under very, very serious pressure’
The federal government has announced more funding for public hospitals – but does this extend to pharmacists? The Albanese government has announced an additional $1.7 billion to fund public hospitals …
More hospital interns, residents, ED pharmacists needed
Investment into hospital pharmacist workforce “sorely needed” to address “under-resourcing and employee burnout,” says leading group in pre-budget submission More funding for hospital pharmacist positions is required to support sustainability …
World news wrapup – 5 December 2024
Financial pressures are forcing pharmacy closures in the US, with owners in the UK are planning to limit services to secure a funding boost, while a Canadian pharmacist is supplementing …
World news wrapup: 7 November 2024
CVS pharmacist breaks down, saying “I can’t be a punching bag anymore;” pharmacy take on UK Covid inquiry; Indian pharmacist arrested on murder charge US: A TikTok user has reportedly …
World news wrapup: 3 October 2024
UK pharmacist action may see Saturday closing; California vetoes bill to reign in pharmacy benefit managers; Ireland outlines vision for future UK: British pharmacy publication Chemist+Druggist has polled its readers …
World news wrapup: 19 September 2024
Intern snooping in patient records sparks privacy report; times are hard for Welsh pharmacies; CVS workers in California plan strike Regina, Saskatchewan: A pharmacy intern’s prying into the medical records …
World news wrapup: 29 August 2024
One in six English pharmacies at risk of closing within a year; NZ nitrofurantoin death highlights need for long-term use awareness; Canada makes nicotine pouches pharmacy-only England: Community Pharmacy England …
RPMA payment matrix revealed
Inner regional pharmacies set to see biggest bump in RPMA funding Pharmacies in Modified Monash 3 – 7 locations will receive increased funding under the revised Regional Pharmacy Maintenance Allowance …
‘A very welcome addition.’
PBAC recommends PBS listing of drug to treat endometriosis pain, noting need for new treatments for the condition The PBAC has recommended PBS listing of Ryeqo for treatment of moderate …
World news wrapup: 14 March 2024
American pharmacist sentenced for attempted murder of his supervisor; pharmacists slam paracetamol multibuys and TikTok challenge; error sees NZ pharmacies underpaid Springfield, Missouri: A civilian pharmacist at Fort Leonard Wood, …