GP pharmacists
GP pharmacist claims don’t pass the pub test
Moves towards integrating pharmacists into GP surgeries duplicate roles and may drain community pharmacies of talent, writes Catherine Bronger Suggestions made in a recent report that integrating non-dispensing pharmacists into …
Most in favour of GP pharmacists
An AJP poll reveals most readers are supportive of pharmacists in general practice, with a few expressing concerns – but the PSA says it will be addressing these Pharmacists embedded …
The week in review
Following a whirlwind week in politics, we heard from all corners of pharmacy about ownership, GP pharmacists, real-time monitoring and more This week began with confirmation that Greg Hunt had …
Concerns about clinical pharmacy funding
The Small Pharmacies Group has raised concerns that the GP pharmacist model presents a threat to community pharmacy, in a letter to the PSA The Small Pharmacies Group (SPG) has …
Our concerns about clinical pharmacy funding
A letter sent to PSA on 8 August 2018 by the Small Pharmacies Group about the GP pharmacist model The Small Pharmacies Group has raised important questions about the GP practice …
Poll: Pharmacists in GP surgeries
The concept of integrating pharmacists into GP practices continues to move forward – but what do pharmacists think of the idea? Evidence is emerging which shows value in clinical pharmacists …
The week in review
With the end of PSA18 and controversy continuing around My Health Record, it’s been a busy week in the world of pharmacy The PSA18 conference wrapped up, and PSA national …
Could GP pharmacists worsen rural shortage?
Is the PhARIA system still fit for purpose? How could pharmacies host other health professionals? What could pharmacy learn from the Defence Force? Anthony Tassone takes a look at solutions …
Pharmacists and doctors unite
PSA and AMA leaders have met to discuss collaborative care models to enhance the role of pharmacists This week PSA National President Shane Jackson and outgoing PSA CEO Lance Emerson …
GP pharmacists have ‘superpowers’
Pharmacists providing integrated care in GP clinics have “superpowers” according to an international medical expert Dr Kirsten Meisinger, from Boston’s Cambridge Health Alliance, said pharmacists provide “superpowers” in multidisciplinary teams …
Defining roles: Part 2
Pharmacist prescribing may present concerns to the average GP, but evidence shows it may improve access to healthcare for patients. How could such a model work in everyone’s favour? This …
Trial new roles for pharmacists, PSA urges
The PSA has released its pre-Budget submission, stressing the importance of pharmacists within Health Care Homes and general practice Incorporating pharmacists in the Health Care Homes initiative, and implementing a …