pharmacist wages
‘Overworked, underpaid, unrecognised’
A pharmacy owner has criticised pharmacist pay rates, saying female community pharmacists are being ‘ignored’ Sydney pharmacist and owner Peter Feros has slammed community pharmacy pay rates, pointing out that …
Uptick in employee pharmacist wages
A new report has seen an increase in community pharmacists’ wages alongside growth in professional services More pharmacists are now earning between $40 and $50 per hour, and fewer pharmacists …
Beyond the agreement
Will pharmacists be looking outside the CPA for remuneration and funding opportunities? This is exactly what the PSA is calling for There is a strong desire among pharmacists in all …
Pharmacy’s #10YearChallenge
Discounting domination, accelerated price disclosure, stagnation of pharmacist wages… what happened in the last decade in pharmacy, and will the next be brighter? In his 2019 Neil Naismith commemorative lecture …
Pharmacists’ work value case weighed up
The Fair Work Commission has rejected raising the pharmacist award based on overall workload, but accepted other grounds such as HMRs and vaccinations for increased remuneration This year the pharmacists’ …
Community pharmacy shortages driving salary growth
Shortages of community pharmacists across both metro and regional areas – with many leaving the sector for hospital and industry – have led to a recent boost in wage growth, …
‘Ongoing battle’ to improve community pharmacy wages
Pharmacist roles have increased in responsibility and complexity, yet their wages and conditions do not reflect this, argues the pharmacists’ union Recently hospital pharmacists in the ACT secured commitments to …
How do pharmacy schools compare?
The Good Universities Guide 2019 has released pharmacy course ratings as well as the latest stats on grad employment and salary The newly released guide has collected ratings for university …
Fancy a $174,000-a-year salary?
Pharmacists and pharmacy managers make the top three highest-paying jobs for Americans, according to a new analysis of salary data Doctors, pharmacy managers and pharmacists are the best paid professionals …
Pharmacy union pushes inquiry into wage theft
The organisation has put its weight behind an inquiry that aims to shed light on stolen wages of Australian employees On 17 May, the Queensland Legislative Assembly called for an …
‘You deserve to be paid a fair day’s pay for your expertise’
Urgent change is needed across the profession, says Dr Shane Jackson, with remuneration the “biggest issue” PSA has revised its 10-year plan, releasing a new Pharmacists in 2023 Discussion Paper …
Reverse the ‘devastating’ cuts to penalty rates: Inquiry
A report has found no evidence the 2017 cuts created new jobs or increased hours for workers, and warns they will result in wage stagnation for the pharmacy industry The …