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The week in review
Opioids are still in the news, as methadone patients are vilified in the press and pharmacists respond to accusations of price gouging The Pharmacy Guild‘s Anthony Tassone says he has …
Charity night for pharmacist support service a ‘great success’
It was a wonderful night with people both young and old coming together, says PSS President Members of the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) ran a charity dinner event on Wednesday …
MoU to support pharmacist wellbeing
The Pharmacists’ Support Service and the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding The MOU formalises their ongoing relationship for the next three years and includes …
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” …
A helping hand in the holidays
The Pharmacists’ Support Service has reminded pharmacists that it’s here to help handle holiday stress Not everyone enjoys the festive season, says PSS: work pressures in pharmacy over the holiday …
Mandatory reporting finalised by year end?
Health Ministers have made “considerable progress” when it comes to changes to mandatory reporting The COAG Health Council met on Friday, with health ministers saying they are heading towards consensus …
Low pay biggest stressor
On RU OK? Day today, AJP takes a look at what’s stressing you out Following the release of the findings of the National Stress and Wellbeing Survey of Pharmacists, Intern …
Pharmacists as the second victim
Pharmacists may suffer great harm if they make errors, writes Curtis Ruhnau There has been much talk over recent weeks about pharmacist stress in relation to the National Stress and …
Are pharmacists burning out?
Early career pharmacists are among the most stressed members of a high-stress profession, a new Australian survey has found Half of Australia’s pharmacists are dissatisfied with their work-life balance, the …
Changes to mandatory reporting rules underway
The AMA’s advocacy for changes to the current rules could potentially have a positive impact for pharmacists Federal, State and Territory health ministers have agreed to consult with practitioner and …
Seven reasons to support PSS
PSS is urging pharmacists to support the service that supports them As the end of financial year approaches, Pharmacists’ Support Service is again encouraging pharmacists to donate to the service. …
Calls to PSS increase by a third
Pharmacists’ Support Service is asking pharmacists to help support it with a donation as calls to the service increase Ahead of the end of the financial year, PSS is seeking …