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Tassie gets the NIP
The Tasmanian Government has announced that NIP-funded flu jabs will be available through community pharmacy The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Tasmanian Branch says it welcomes the state Government’s announcement that …
‘You couldn’t stay home.’
Pharmacists, politicians and other stakeholders took to social media on Thursday to thank the profession for its hard work during the COVID crisis The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia said it …
Call to expand CTG PBS copay program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ strengths and expertise must lead the reform of health systems which have marginalised them, says a new report The 2022 Close the Gap …
Pharmacist low wage on the agenda
Today is the “National Advocacy Day of Action”, with the profession urged to call on political leaders to address unfair and inequitable pay discrepancies for pharmacists The PSA is holding …
Pollies told: show thanks to pharmacists
“Pharmacists are losing out,” says one stakeholder in asking the public to thank their pharmacist This Thursday, 17th March, is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, dedicated to acknowledging the efforts of Australian pharmacists …
The week in review
Polypharmacy, the duration of scripts and women in pharmacy were all issues that came to the fore this week We kicked off the week with International Women’s Day, and the …
Flu forecast for 2022
Australia must brace for a potential resurgence of flu this year, as pharmacists ask to be able to vaccinate more people… plus this year’s strains Leading pharmacists have called for …
Happy International Women’s Day
Is there room for more opportunity for women in pharmacy? AJP spoke with leaders from across the profession Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to celebrate the achievements …
‘Groundhog day’ as antipsychotic use, polypharmacy revealed
Half the people on antipsychotics in residential aged care do not have a diagnosis of psychosis, new research has shown The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is renewing its call for …
The week in review
Pharmacists came to the fore as heroes this week, getting medicines to their patients under trying circumstances As the east coast suffered severe flooding thanks to heavy rain and storms, …
Floods highlight need for permanent continued dispensing
Pharmacists are advising the public on how to continue accessing their medicines, despite the rain event punishing the east coast The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has issued a statement saying …
The week in review
All eyes were on Queensland this week, as the war heated up between pharmacists keen on full scope of practice and other health groups The Pharmacy Guild‘s Queensland branch accused …