professional services
Make professional services a success in your pharmacy: first steps
It’s one thing to implement professional services, but another thing entirely to make them really work, writes Stephenie Shea There was a resounding message from APP this year – that …
The role of pharmacists should be overhauled, taking the heat off GPs
While medicines prices should be cut, pharmacists could also do more than they currently do, writes Grattan Institute director Stephen Duckett Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute A Grattan Institute …
Pharmacist vaccination: where we are now
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 …
Profit over patients? Looking deeper into pharmacy CV checks
An article published by a doctor’s publication doesn’t tell the full story, says researcher A recent article in the Australian Doctor website called “Profit over patients? Concerns about pharmacy CV checks” …
World news wrapup: 26 January 2017
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world US: A new report from LinkedIn ranks pharmacy as the second-most promising job of 2017. The report, released for …
10 key messages from the leaders
Pharmacy heard a range of positive messages from Australia’s political leaders at the recent Guild Parliament House dinner. Here’s a selection of 10 key messages: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull Since …
Community pharmacy not just a “glorified supermarket”: Shorten
Opposition leader Bill Shorten has highlighted pharmacists’ roles beyond the dispensary Speaking at the Pharmacy Guild’s Parliamentary Dinner on Tuesday night, Mr Shorten praised pharmacists for diversifying into professional services. “There …
Would you take up alcohol screening?
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 …
Consumer satisfaction results rate professional services
The latest results from the Guild’s Customers Experience Index show that consumers are readily embracing expanding professional services delivered by pharmacists, says Victorian Branch president Anthony Tassone. The Index showed …
Credentialling: let’s create high standards
Advanced Practice Pharmacist credentialing is key to the future of the profession, writes Shefali Parekh Credentialing of Advanced Practice Pharmacists has been the talk of the town since the Australian …
Are professional pharmacy services catching on?
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 …
Which expanded health care role interests you?
Which expanded health care role interests you most? Internationally and in Australia, pharmacists are moving into new and expanded roles in community pharmacy. Recently the Grattan Institute’s Dr Stephen Duckett …