pharmacy workforce
Rural placement push
Credentialed pharmacists working in rural locations are being invited to play their part in encouraging students to get a taste of pharmacy outside of metropolitan areas Rural pharmacists working in …
Embrace expanded scope to boost salary
Pharmacy owners are starting to change their pay models to reward staff based on their capacity to deliver new services, recruiter says Pharmacists who upskill to deliver new services through …
Rural pharmacy needs metropolitan support
Short-staffed rural community and hospital pharmacies need urgent support, Victoria’s Rural Pharmacy Liaison Officer, Emily Griffin, says Steps need to be taken to address pharmacy workforce shortages in rural areas …
Working for cheaper medicines and better access
Minister asks for pharmacists to consider the health benefits of a yes vote for the Voice to Parliament and to contribute to the workforce review process, while he welcomes 8CPA …
Building a resilient workplace culture for pharmacy
What does a resilient workplace look like, and what are its benefits for both employees and patients? Our expert panel share their insights and strategies for a better workplace culture. …
World News Wrapup: 6 July 2023
Walgreens to close 450 sites worldwide New York, USA: Walgreens Boots Alliance plans to close up to 150 sites in the USA and 300 Boots pharmacies in the UK as …
Land of the long bleak staff shortages
Widespread NZ pharmacist shortfall sees offers of sign-on bonuses as pharmacies large and small are hit Pharmacist workforce shortages in New Zealand have hit “critical levels” forcing pharmacies to close …
Where are all the pharmacists?
Skilled migration is the only immediate solution to community pharmacy’s workforce shortages, says Guild president as he decries the hospital sector’s poaching of their staff “There’s no magic bullet for …
Pharmacists ‘dropping like flies’ due to Covid, pressure
Significant workforce shortages mean locums, even in metropolitan areas, are now attracting rates of up to $80 an hour, says recruitment expert Workforce shortages that already existed in the pharmacy …
Workforce worries to impact market
While the pharmacy market remains strong for now, workforce issues have been identified as the looming threat There has been a marked jump in the number of pharmacy owners …
‘Urgent’ need to address workforce issues
Smaller rural pharmacies are being smashed by the “triple whammy” of extreme workforce shortages, higher relative workloads and escalating wages, argues advocacy group Community pharmacies in rural and remote areas …
‘Health workforce needs a plan’
Challenges in recruiting pharmacists are a continual concern, says Guild leader The Victorian opposition has highlighted the need for a state-wide health workforce strategy. There are significant staffing shortages affecting …