politics
‘You will not see pharmacies relocated into our supermarkets.’
The Health Minister highlights a commitment to the existing pharmacy rules, as Woolworths says it wants to strengthen the role of community pharmacies Following Woolworths’ bid to acquire Australian Pharmaceutical …
Guild congratulates Dominic Perrottet
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has congratulated Dominic Perrottet on his appointment on Tuesday as Premier of NSW National President of the Pharmacy Guild Trent Twomey said Mr Perrottet had …
The week in review
Perhaps unsurprisingly, COVID-19 vaccination was the talk of the pharmacy sector this week On Friday a major change to the vaccine rollout was announced: all eligible pharmacies are now to …
Clive Palmer anti-vax ads pose ‘unacceptable threat,’ says TGA
Anti-vaccination ads authorised by Clive Palmer, which claimed to link COVID-19 vaccination to 210 deaths, have been pulled from the airwaves The Therapeutic Goods Administration says it is “seriously concerned” …
Scope, NIP change afoot
The Guild has congratulated the re-elected Gutwein Government, noting it has pledged to review scope of practice Patients of community pharmacies across Tasmania will benefit from the re-elected Government’s promises …
Full scope, better vax access in pharmacy, urges former foe
A former RACGP head calls for full scope of practice for pharmacists, as Labor pledges to provide financial support for after-hours pharmacies Tasmania is readying for its state election this …
Three ways to reduce harm
PSA has urged the Victorian Government to take action in three areas to reduce medicine-related harm The organisation is also calling on the state Government to improve access to vaccinations …
‘Our recent experience has not delivered us any level of confidence.’
One stakeholder is urging the need for the WA Government to review the Commercial Tenancy Act, saying the current legislation is “ineffective” Ahead of the state election, the Pharmacy Guild …
New Minister has ‘strong reputation’
Queensland has a new Health Minister, who has been “warmly welcomed” by the Pharmacy Guild On Tuesday, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that Deputy Premier Steven Miles, who has held the …
Shots fired between pharmacy groups
One pharmacy group has challenged another, alleging it took credit for the other’s work On Monday, the AJP published an article, Plans for Queensland’s pharmacists, which incorporated information from a …
Plans for Queensland’s pharmacists
One organisation says it will push to allow pharmacists to administer more routine medicines, such as injectable buprenorphine, insulin or Vitamin B12 The PSA has congratulated the re-elected Labor Palaszczuk …
OCP move a ‘blatant grab for votes,’ says AMA
Doctors have criticised Queensland’s move towards downscheduling the Pill and UTI medicines as “a cynical attempt to buy the female vote” Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Health Minister Steven Miles …