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A segment on The Today Show about expanded pharmacy roles has received strong responses from pharmacy leaders “Pharmacies want permission to treat patients,” television presenter Ita Buttrose announced in a …

Words count. While the saying is ‘talk is cheap’, what you say and how you say it can actually mean a lot, writes Chris Brooker In today’s world we’re being …

The funded service will encourage pharmacists to invest in pain management – but there is a need to upskill, says PainWISE’s Joyce McSwan In late January, Health Minister Greg Hunt …

In the midst of “weaker than anticipated” retail trading this financial year, API plans to inject more resources into its pharmacy health programs Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) recently announced revised …

The most-used method of measuring blood pressure is often inaccurate, writes James Sharman James Sharman, Professor of Medical Research and Deputy Director, Menzies Institute for Medical Research., University of Tasmania The …

Thousands of pharmacists are now accredited to deliver jabs across the country This week the PSA announced it has clocked over 2,350 pharmacists in Australia who have completed its Immunisation …

Pharmacists may be able to help reduce alcohol-related problems in the community through screening and interventions Alcohol is consumed widely in Australia and harmful levels of consumption are a major …

They are in some parts of the profession, according to the latest UTS Pharmacy Barometer This year’s Barometer initiative run by UTS, QuintilesIMS and Bankwest found the idea of professional services …

An evaluation of the first pharmacist-administered vaccinations in WA has shown positive results for patient and practitioner A team from Curtin University’s School of Pharmacy has evaluated the first run of …

Expert tips on making today’s interconnected world work to enhance your patient service and support A panel session at the recent Pharmacy Connect conference explored the theme of ‘how to …

Hypertension management in community pharmacy gets thumbs up from participants, but questions remain about funding Sydney researchers have conducted a qualitative study to explore patients’ thoughts and experiences following a …

There’s much more to staffing than how little you can pay your pharmacy staff, writes Nick Logan I recently had the pleasure of attending the presentation of the NSW Pharmacy …