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Pain trial ‘a great move forward’
The $20 million Pain MedsCheck trial is about ensuring pharmacy is at the frontline of primary care, says Greg Hunt Last week, the Health Minister announced a Pain MedsCheck trial, …
MedsCheck for pain to be trialed
Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced a $20 million trial program to help people suffering chronic pain, to be run through community pharmacies The Guild and PSA have welcomed the …
Pharmacists and doctors unite
PSA and AMA leaders have met to discuss collaborative care models to enhance the role of pharmacists This week PSA National President Shane Jackson and outgoing PSA CEO Lance Emerson …
The week in review
It’s been a big week for Victoria in community pharmacy Victoria’s Voluntary Assisted Dying bill has been passed; the scheme will be accessible following an 18-month implementation period. Also in …
40 agents of digital change
Community, hospital, and academic pharmacists have formed a Pharmacists Digital Health Leaders Network to enhance use of My Health Record by pharmacists and pharmacies The 40 network members will support …
Voluntary Assisted Dying bill passed
Victoria’s Parliament has passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying bill, which will see pharmacists involved in the euthanasia process The legislation will now go through an 18-month implementation period before it …
Victorian pharmacists honoured
Victorian hospital pharmacist and PSA Clayton area coordinator Rodney Whyte MPS has been awarded the 2017 Victorian Pharmacist Medal Mr Whyte – from Monash Health – was rewarded for his …
New hub for 6CPA programs
PSA has launched a new resource hub to help pharmacists implement new and expanded 6CPA programs Under revised rules, pharmacists providing 6CPA-funded medication adherence and management services will provide patient …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in the pharmacy sector… There was big news in the world of banners this week, as the Malouf Group announced that it is to join …
Advanced Practice Collaborative launches
Pharmacy groups have united to launch the Advanced Practice Collaborative The Collaborative is a new committee that is planned to work collaboratively to examine and progress drivers for Advance Practice …
Get the lowdown on My Health Record
How long will it take to use, when should it be used, and why? With the system rolled out across more software platforms, AJP provides a go-to guide on what …
The week in review
The Melbourne Cup may have stopped the nation on Tuesday, but in the meantime the pharmacy sector stayed busy… Health Minister Greg Hunt took to the MJA to laud the …