pharmacists
Pharmacists show contempt: regulators
Concerns raised over ‘incompetent’ handling of S8 medicines Pharmacy regulators around Australia are becoming “dismayed” at the handling of Schedule 8 medicines by the sector, a new release reveals. In …
Three things to do before you quit the profession
Thinking of quitting the profession? There’s three things you need to think about first, writes Vanessa Lontos… Recently in pharmacy media both in Australia and the UK there has been …
Pharmacists can help lower heart risk
With a more advanced scope of practice, pharmacists can achieve positive results for patients A Canadian trial has shown intensive pharmacist intervention may help reduce cardiovascular risk in patients. Community pharmacists …
Top tips for pharmacists using social media
Advice for pharmacists and pharmacy students delving into the brave new world of social media As healthcare professionals, it’s important to be self aware and cautious when communicating online. A recent study …
Pharmacists recognised on Queen’s Birthday
Two pharmacists awarded Queen’s Birthday honours for service to their local communities. Long-serving Benalla pharmacist Philip Messenger was awarded a Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General …
Pharmacists gender pay gap ‘high’
Analysis of latest stats reveals female pharmacists are falling behind their male counterparts in earnings According to combined statistics from the ATO and the ABS, male pharmacists earn an average …
Antibiotic emergency
Drug company greed causing antibiotic resistance plague, pharmacy editor claims. The pharmaceutical industry is playing a substantial role in driving the growth of antimicrobial resistance by a lack of funding …
PSA Excellence Awards nominations open
Nominations are now open for the PSA Excellence Awards 2016. The Awards recognise and applaud outstanding pharmacists, including the Pharmacist of the Year, Early Career Pharmacist of the Year and …
Joseph Foster is WA Intern of the Year
Joseph Foster has been named the PSA MIMS Western Australian Intern of the Year Award winner at the WA Excellence Awards, hosted by the PSA. The WA Excellence Awards also …
‘Pharmacists: Caring for you’
“Pharmacists: Caring for you” has been named the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day (25 September), the International Pharmaceutical Federation announced. “This year’s theme was chosen to reflect the …
Time to showcase industry as Claire O’Reilly appointed to MSAC
Pharmacy is undergoing a time of significant opportunity, says Dr Claire O’Reilly, who has just become the first pharmacist to be appointed to the Medical Services Advisory Committee. The MSAC …
Pharmacists get swiped right
Pharmacists are one of a list of 15 professions released by dating app Tinder containing its most swiped-right occupations. But there’s a catch – only female pharmacists made the cut. …