non-dispensing pharmacists
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 …
Pharmacists in general practice get 100%
A pilot study embedding pharmacists into general practice revealed 100% acceptance of pharmacist recommendations on patient education and lifestyle The pilot study was introduced by WentWest, the Western Sydney Primary …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news The associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and the risk of total fracture and hip fracture In this meta-analysis …
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 …
World news wrapup: 20 April 2017
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Ludhiana, India: A pharmacist will face legal action after he left his pharmacy, and left his 15-year-old son in …
Non-dispensing pharmacist pilot extended
A pilot program aimed at examining the benefits of pharmacists in GP practices has been extended following initial success Capital Health Network, through the ACT PHN program, places non-dispensing pharmacists …
New resources for GP pharmacists
A comprehensive new education program and value-adding resources to support pharmacists working in general practice have been launched by the PSA. PSA National President Joe Demarte says as the single …
The week in review
A look at the last week in pharmacy news All eyes may have been on Washington this week as we watched the surprise election of Republican nominee Donald Trump to …
Misinformation spreading about GP pharmacists: Demarte
Misinformation is being spread about pharmacists working in general practice, says PSA national president Joe Demarte. Demarte was commenting on the launch of a new document by PSA addressing concerns …
‘All general practices would benefit from a pharmacist’s expertise.’
All general practices would benefit from a pharmacist’s expertise, according to the Royal College of GPs Scotland and Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scotland. The two groups have issued a joint statement …
GP-pharmacist model at Camp Hill ‘impressive,’ says Ley
Health Minister Sussan Ley has toured a health care practice featuring integrated pharmacy services and given it the thumbs up. Minister Ley thanked an “impressive” lineup of health professionals, including …
Integrate non-dispensing pharmacists, urges AMA
The AMA is calling on the Federal Government to support its proposal to integrate non-dispensing pharmacists into GP-led primary care teams. During Family Doctor Week, AMA president Dr Michael Gannon …