non-dispensing pharmacists
It’s an exciting time to be in pharmacy: Amy Page
It’s an exciting time to be in pharmacy, says PSA Young Pharmacist of the Year 2015 Amy Page—and the profession now has the numbers to expand where it practices and …
Three-quarters of Aussies want greater role for pharmacists
Most Australians would like to see pharmacists have a greater role in patient care in the community, a survey by the Consumers Health Forum has found. In a finding that …
Pharmacists in care teams improve hypertension control
Research by the University of Iowa has found patients with uncontrolled hypertension had better blood pressure control when being cared for by pharmacists working in care teams (with a physician, …
Pharmacists in GP clinics model has PSA backing but needs more work
PSA has made a clarification on the collaborative model for pharmacists to be integrated into GP clinics, following AMA president Association Professor Brian Owler’s comments at the Press Club yesterday. …
Support non-dispensing pharmacists in health teams: AMA
The AMA has renewed its call for the Federal Government to support the AMA proposal to integrate non-dispensing pharmacists into GP-led primary health care teams. As part of AMA Family …
Employee pharmacists support GP initiative: PPA
Pharmacy is keen to engage with the Australian Medical Association’s proposal for non-dispensing pharmacists in General Practice, says Professional Pharmacists Australia, following a survey on the topic. PPA asked members …
UK pharmacists keen to work in GP surgeries
More than 120 English pharmacists have joined a group for those interested in working in British GP surgeries, Chemist+Druggist reports. NHS England recently launched a new £15m scheme to fund, …
Incorporate pharmacists into general practice, PSA urges
The PSA is urging the Australian Government to follow the lead of Britain in introducing funding to incorporate pharmacists into general practices. This follows provision of £15 million ($A31 million) …
English GPs to get clinical pharmacists in surgeries
NHS England has launched a new £15m scheme to fund, recruit and employ clinical pharmacists in GP surgeries. Launched by NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens, the-three year initiative will …
PSA welcomes GP statement on non-dispensing pharmacists
The PSA has welcomed a statement from United General Practice Australia expressing its in-principle support for non-dispensing pharmacists to work in general practice as part of a GP led team. …
PSA welcomes AMA non-dispensing pharmacists proposal
The PSA has welcomed the announcement by the AMA that it has presented the Government with a proposal to make non-dispensing pharmacists a key part of the general practice healthcare …
Non-dispensing pharmacists to be key part of GP team: AMA
The AMA is proposing to make non-dispensing pharmacists a key part of the future general practice health care team, in a bid to help GPs even better care for their …