ownership
Hippocrates or hypocrisy?
The renewed call by doctors’ groups to open up pharmacy ownership to non-pharmacists beggars belief given the medical profession’s own experiences with corporatisation, says Anthony Tassone For reasons we can …
‘Unequivocal support’ for pharmacist ownership
In an inquiry submission, the PSA objects to deregulation and calls on the Qld government to “carefully consider” international evidence on the subject The Queensland government is currently holding an …
A ‘toxic’ workplace?
After clashing with a pharmacist colleague, this pharmacy assistant’s unfair dismissal case against her employer of more than 14 years fell down in the face of an investigation A WA …
Pharmacy ownership rules “irrelevant”
Chemist Warehouse’s market power is leaving existing rules exposed, national newspaper claims The recent deal between the My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse Group and EBOS Group has revealed both the market power …
Closing the gap: Gender equality in pharmacy leadership
Diversity in pharmacy leadership is getting better, says Guild National Councillor, but “you don’t want a board that just has quotas” In late 2016, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia stated …
‘Go for every opportunity’: women’s panel
Advocacy, not tokenism, is needed to push capable women through to leadership roles, say industry leaders The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s NSW Branch held a women in pharmacy breakfast event …
‘There’s never been a more exciting time to be a pharmacy owner.’
Australians have “very, very, very low awareness” of professional services available in pharmacy, says Queensland Guild president Trent Twomey Speaking at the Medici Capital Pharmacy Ownership Ready Conference on the …
Ownership future looks bright
Opportunities to become pharmacy owners are still abundant, delegates to the Medici Capital pharmacy ownership conference heard Frank Sirianni, managing director of Medici Capital, said that statistics showed more than …
People get ready
An event that helps prepare you for pharmacy ownership Event: Medici Capital Pharmacy Ownership Ready Conference – Gold Coast Feb 4 to 6, 2018 For the last 20 years, Frank …
Women’s pharmacy discussion group dinner
Women in pharmacy are being invited to participate in an “exquisite evening” of food and discussion On Wednesday 18 October, the Women’s Pharmacy Discussion Group are set to gather at …
Where are all the women owners?
Barriers to ownership include resistance, judgement from both sexes… but things are changing, say women in the field On entering pharmacy ownership, NSW Pharmacy Guild Branch Committee Member Caroline Diamantis …
Don’t fear the future
A large proportion of pharmacists want to own their own pharmacies, but are worried about how they can do so, an AJP poll reveals We asked AJP readers whether they …