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Reforming primary care
Inclusion of pharmacy in health reform package essential The federal government’s newly released plans to overhaul and rationalise primary care of chronically ill patients’ strongly reiterate the core role of …
Stick with the locals
Keep out the overseas giants, most Australian pharmacists believe Most Australian pharmacists support current ownership rules prohibiting ownership by overseas chains, though a substantial minority are open to the move, …
McCarthy’s Pharmacy: Bringing help to the customer
The prestigious Guild Pharmacy of the Year Award is set to be announced at this week’s APP2016 conference on the Gold Coast: in this series, AJP profiles the finalists If …
POLL: Should overseas pharmacies be allowed into Australia
Have your say on reports that overseas pharmacy giants are planning to set up Australian operations Media reports that overseas pharmacy giants such as Walgreens and Boots are considering their …
Stock management crisis looming
Pharmacy facing “unprecedented” stock management issues: Guild Community pharmacies are facing “arguably unprecedented challenges” in effectively managing their stock, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia believes. With a large number of …
Vic flu, pertussis jabs expected soon: PSA, Guild
The PSA and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have been working with the Victorian Government and local health authorities to progress a pharmacist-administered vaccination program, the two groups said in …
Flu jabs come to ACT pharmacies
ACT community pharmacists have been given the green light to administer flu vaccinations to their patients in time for the upcoming flu season. The President of the Pharmacy Guild of …
Patients must have the facts: Guild
Be honest about the true cost of the $1 discount, Guild urges pharmacists Australian pharmacists must be honest about the impact of the $1 PBS co-pay discount on their chances …
Give us control: Guild
Guild wants pharmacy to play a key role in chronic health management, despite resistance Community pharmacy should be empowered to play a vital role in the management and prevention of …
PBS listings need review: Guild
An urgent review is needed of the de-listing of some medicines which were available on the PBS and now will cost more OTC, says the Guild.The Guild has written to the Pharmaceutical Benefits …
Pharmacy in interesting times: a look back at 2015
AJP takes a look back over the events of 2015, a turbulent year in the history of community pharmacy “May you live in interesting times,” is purportedly an ancient Chinese …
Integrated health care expert Dr Paul Grundy to speak at APP2016
World renowned expert on integrated health care, USA-based Dr Paul Grundy, will speak at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference in March 2016. Back by popular demand, this will be Dr …