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Could codeine upschedule be pharmacy’s doing?
Could demotivated pharmacists have ultimately caused the codeine upschedule? asks David Paulmert From the first of February 2018, all over-the-counter codeine-containing products will be removed from their current schedule, and …
Student survey: oversupply, poor salary biggest obstacles
Pharmacy students are mostly positive about the future but are hoping for better pay and conditions on entering the workforce The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) has released the …
The roaming pharmacists
Our interview with two early career pharmacists who work as locums travelling all over Australia, with a focus on mental health and harm reduction Liam Murphy and Luke Vrankovich are …
Perception of pharmacy needs to improve: NAPSA
The student organisation hopes that in 2017, graduates will enter the profession with more positivity about their future Some students need support to help see their future in pharmacy as …
Bring back Advanced Practice Credentialling: NAPSA
Pharmacy students are often distressed about a perceived lack of opportunity within the profession – so initiatives like the discontinued National Credentialling Program of Advanced Practice Pharmacists matter a great …
Credentialling: let’s create high standards
Advanced Practice Pharmacist credentialing is key to the future of the profession, writes Shefali Parekh Credentialing of Advanced Practice Pharmacists has been the talk of the town since the Australian …
NAPSA excited about residency program
NAPSA has congratulated the SHPA on the support for its inaugural Residency Program, which is set to commence in 2017. “Thirty-two accreditation applications representing 54 hospitals is an outstanding result …
Pharmacy’s role in mental health
How to contribute in your workplace In light of National Mental Health Week, health practitioners have been reminded of their important role in aiding people who may be experiencing mental health issues. …
NAPSA raises thousands for charity
Bake sales, BBQs, bowling nights, movie and trivia nights, raffles and even a marathon went into the group’s massive donation As part of its ‘Charity Cup campaign’, the pharmacy student …
NAPSA branches battle for Cystic Fibrosis Australia
NAPSA has kicked off its annual Charity Cup campaign, with all 18 branches of the pharmacy students’ association coming together to raise funds and awareness for this year’s chosen charity: …
NAPSA launches alumni network
NAPSA is launching its alumni membership at the Australian Pharmacy Professional (APP) conference this weekend. The launch of the alumni membership is the first step in establishing a widely awaited …
Eleanna Ballis, new NAPSA president, excited about pharmacy changes
The National Australian Pharmacy Student’s Association has elected Eleanna Ballis, from Charles Sturt University Wagga Wagga, as its new president. Ballis told the AJP that she’s looking forward to working …