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The events lowdown
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to play havoc with the pharmacy events calendar. Here’s a rundown of some of the latest news on how the 2021 calendar is shaping up. Pharmacy …
Shoring up the system
Health a key focus as budget aims to ensure COVID response and confirm 7CPA funding The 2020 Federal Budget, delivered by Treasurer Josh Frydenburg last night (5 October) is funding …
Melatonin move supported
Call for comment on October deadline for Melatonin Pharmacist Only downscheduling, as doctors back S3 decision The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a call for further public submissions on its …
Worries over promotion of COVID-19 testing in pharmacies
GPs, pharmacists and patients have expressed concern over the announcement of COVID-19 testing coming to Queensland pharmacies As reported by AJP, the Palaszczuk Government announced on Wednesday that it would …
A trip back to 1970
Is the ‘honeymoon’ over for medicine advertising of ‘open sellers’, AJP was asking in September 1970 as the Guild debated a move to Canberra A Senate hearing in 1970 heard …
A done deal
Our guide to everything you need to know about the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement The highly anticipated Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA) was signed in Canberra by Pharmacy Guild president …
New faces at the top
The Australian Medical Association has elected a new leadership team The AMA has elected a new President, Dr Omar Khorshid, and Vice President, Dr Chris Moy. The election, at the …
Vale Dr Harry Nespolon
Pharmacy leaders pay respects to leading GP who passed away this week Australian pharmacy leaders have paid their respects to Dr Harry Nespolon, President of the Royal Australian College of …
Dispensing program wins an extension
Pharmacy groups welcome three month extension for continued dispensing arrangements Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced a three month extension to the temporary Continued Dispensing (Emergency Measures). This will take …
Intern of the Year honoured
Delayed presentation held for the 2020 Intern of the Year Lucinda Kenny was presented this week with the 2020 Intern of the Year award, an honour delayed by the cancellation …
A deserved honour
Guild congratulates former state branch president on Order of Australia honour The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has congratulated distinguished Victorian pharmacist and Guild Life Member, Bill Scott, on being made …
An uncertain future
Community pharmacy has repeatedly shown its value as the front line of health in 2020, so why are there question marks over its future, asks Catherine Bronger I’m a very …