Pharmacy Guild
Pertussis adapts to boost its survival
Researchers say pertussis is becoming “smarter” as it evolves, and are calling for a new vaccine – but for now vaccination is vital, and pharmacists have a key role to …
Mind the gap
Australia will be down more than 9,000 GPs over the next 10 years, a new report finds – and the Guild says pharmacists must step up to fill the gap …
The week in review
As we hurtle towards the 2020s, the pharmacy sector isn’t slowing down, with news from the Board, an update on underutilisation in disasters and potential legislative change on the horizon …
‘Non-evidence based detritus’ in ‘waning’ pharmacy market
Another GP has attacked the community pharmacy sector, while musing on whether the AMA should adopt similar lobbying tactics to the Pharmacy Guild Writing in Australian Medicine about perceived “threats …
‘Investigative cutting and pasting’ says Guild
Another expert has taken aim at the Pharmacy Guild, asking “where its power comes from” Writing in The Conversation, Lesley Russell, Adjunct Associate Professor at the Menzies Centre for Health …
Get ready for Quality Care 2020 at APP2020
The Quality Care Pharmacy Program is undergoing significant enhancements via Quality Care 2020 It is vital that pharmacies are across these improvements, says the Pharmacy Guild. The 2020 Australian Pharmacy …
Unnecessary medicines sold to ‘unsuspecting customers,’ says GP
Doctors have again lashed out at suggestions that pharmacists could provide more health services, such as a minor ailments service NewsGP reported on a recent study conducted by the University …
SA considers flu jabs for 10-year-olds
South Australian pharmacists may be authorised to provide influenza vaccinations to children as young as 10 The Marshall Government says it is considering regulation changes to allow accredited pharmacists to …
How to handle harassment at work
Retail workers including pharmacy assistants continue to be subjected to a significant amount of sexual harassment in the workplace – and the Guild expects “zero tolerance” by employers In response …
Give us the NIP: Guild
Highlighting the horrific 2019 flu season, the Pharmacy Guild has again called for pharmacy access to the National Immunisation Program The Guild analysed this year’s flu season, which has been …
Wanted: new chief for Gold Cross
The General Manager of Gold Cross Products and Services, Trevor Clarkin, is to step down after a career leading the Pharmacy Guild-owned company Mr Clarkin, who has led Gold Cross …
Harper attacks pharmacy rules
The head of a recent pharmacy review has weighed into the debate over the regulations governing the sector, saying the location rules don’t serve the public interest In the latest …