GP pharmacists
Conflict between pharmacy, GP groups fuels lack of change
Why does Australia lag behind other countries in seeing pharmacists move beyond their dispensing role? Key stakeholders speak up in new study Political tensions between pharmacy and GP groups—and within …
Clinical tips: Pharmacists and antipsychotic medicines
Medicines adherence is vital for people taking antipsychotics, writes Carlene McMaugh: she presents tips on management within the community pharmacy and general practice settings Psychotic illnesses can be challenging to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Role of advanced practice pharmacists in general practice Advanced practice pharmacists working in general practice represent the next step …
‘Concrete evidence’ needed for GP pharmacist funding model
An “appropriate and sustainable funding model” is needed, says the lead author behind recent new research on GP pharmacists in Australia General practice pharmacists in Australia conduct a variety of …
The week in review
Perhaps unsurprisingly, COVID-19 vaccination was the talk of the pharmacy sector this week On Friday a major change to the vaccine rollout was announced: all eligible pharmacies are now to …
What does a GP pharmacist really do?
Nearly 2,000 medication discrepancies were identified and more than 600 high-risk interventions provided in just six months of this GP pharmacist program In just half a year, one PHN program …
Putting a dollar value on GP pharmacists
How much income can GP pharmacists generate? Researchers make a financial case for the practice pathway in Australia A pilot study led by pharmacy researchers at the University of Canberra …
GP pharmacists yet to gain foothold
A new paper has called for standardisation of aspects of pharmacy practice in GP surgeries, as the model struggles to gain a foothold in Australia An Issues Brief, Integration of general …
GP pharmacists grow into role
Researchers saw increased levels of perceived competence and confidence, particularly in those who had an independent prescriber qualification or additional training, UK study finds Training and educational support for those …
World news wrapup: 12 March 2020
Robbed pharmacist plans to start support group; NHS warns of phone/fax scam; GP and pharmacist discuss pharmacist role Edmonton, Canada: After his pharmacy was robbed in January, pharmacist Valaykumar Rajgor …
Funding cap still a problem: PSA
Changes to the Workforce Incentive Program come into force this weekend which include pharmacists for the first time The WIP will rationalise major workforce distribution incentive payments into two streams: …
Integrating GP pharmacists
The PSA has announced it is delivering two new two-year projects integrating pharmacists into general practice and aged care to address healthcare in regional South Australia PSA President of South …