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Better meds access for Territorians
Pharmacist-led initiatives to improve medicine safety and access to essential medicines should be a key focus in the upcoming Northern Territory election, says one stakeholder The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia …
Vaccine audits incoming
Any NSW pharmacy that delivers vaccination services may have to undertake an audit, including a separate audit of each authorised pharmacist vaccinator NSW Health is undertaking quality assurance audits to …
The week in review
Pharmacy was in the media spotlight this week, with concerns aired about its role in COVID-19 testing and News Corp attacking it over medicines prices The Palaszczuk Government announced on …
Worries over promotion of COVID-19 testing in pharmacies
GPs, pharmacists and patients have expressed concern over the announcement of COVID-19 testing coming to Queensland pharmacies As reported by AJP, the Palaszczuk Government announced on Wednesday that it would …
Docs reiterate warning on hydroxychloroquine
The RACGP is once again urging Australians not to seek out or use hydroxychloroquine to “cure” or “prevent” the COVID-19 virus The warning from the Royal Australian College of General …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in community pharmacy and the health sector more broadly, as restrictions tighten to help limit the spread of COVID-19 This week we looked at how …
A done deal
Our guide to everything you need to know about the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement The highly anticipated Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA) was signed in Canberra by Pharmacy Guild president …
‘Pharmacists are in handcuffs’ in disability care
One stakeholder has taken aim at how medicines are used in disability care, likening this to the problems found in the aged care sector There is a complete lack of …
Give us paid pandemic leave
The majority of AJP readers believe pharmacy staff are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and should be entitled to paid pandemic leave Pharmacists and pharmacy staff should receive paid …
Pharmacies still essential during Victoria’s ‘State of Disaster’
Clarification on pharmacy visits as Melbourne moves to Stage 4 restrictions with curfew and regional Victoria to Stage 3 Community pharmacies across Victoria may continue to operate as usual during …
Mental health: bridging the gap
A key pharmacy mental health trial funded under the 6CPA is set to commence shortly The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Griffith University and the University of …
Vale Dr Harry Nespolon
Pharmacy leaders pay respects to leading GP who passed away this week Australian pharmacy leaders have paid their respects to Dr Harry Nespolon, President of the Royal Australian College of …