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VAD taskforce meets
The Victorian Government has brought together 13 health and medical experts, including a PSA representative, to start implementing Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying laws Jarrod McMaugh, a pharmacy owner in Coburg, …
The week in review
Two drugs have been causing debate this week: cannabis and, predictably, codeine A group of doctors wrote to the Medical Journal of Australia on behalf of the Royal Australasian College …
“We need to raise the bar”
PSA president says current levels of med-related hospitalisations are not good enough, but pharmacists can’t help without access to data Pharmacists are expected to contribute to healthcare and reduce medication …
Anti-inflammatory risk downplayed in open channel
Nearly three-quarters of pharmacists would like to see greater restrictions on the availability of ibuprofen, an AJP poll has revealed Following concerns expressed by pharmacists that Australians could be at …
Renewed training for pharmacy staff
In response to demand from the pharmacy profession, the PSA has resumed providing qualifications for both dispensary and pharmacy assistants Enrolments are now open for the Certificate III in Community …
Long-standing pharmacist recognised
Former PDL chairman Dean Schulze says he’s “chuffed” to have been chosen as WA Pharmacist of the Year 2018 Currently the chairman of the PSWA branch, Dean Schulze has been …
Getting to the top
New program launched by PDL and PSA to boost pharmacy leadership skills A new program to empower pharmacists develop their leadership skills has been developed by Pharmaceutical Defence Ltd (PDL) …
Ibuprofen decision lauded and slammed
ASMI has commended the Scheduling Delegate’s interim decision to retain the current scheduling of ibuprofen… but not everyone agrees In a letter to its members, the Australian Self Medication Industry …
Joining the fight
Quit Victoria and PSA are joining forces to utilise the power of pharmacists to help people quit smoking Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in Victoria and 80% …
‘Out of touch’
Doctor slams AMA for its outrage over the proposed pharmacy pain trial Last week Health Minister Greg Hunt announced a $20 million trial program to help people suffering chronic pain, …
On the edge
40% of pharmacist readers say they have experienced burnout in the past, while a further quarter are undergoing it right now… so what are pharmacy organisations doing to help? “Burnout” …
My Health Record consultation begins
Consultation has started on the My Health Record Guidelines for Pharmacists developed by the PSA The Guidelines provide guidance to pharmacists on meaningful clinical use of the My Health Record …