scope of practice
The week in review
Two pharmacist groups speak out on the 8CPA negotiations, while FIP has a busy week and there’s a lot of concern about “unleashing” pharmacists Issues around the 8CPA came to …
Design key to success of expanded scope trials
Pharmacists must embrace practice before implementing new services, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) president, Paul Sinclair, says Pharmacy leaders need to be strategic when developing plans to expand the profession’s scope …
Docs condemn ‘unleashing’ of pharmacists
AMA attacks community pharmacy as the “worst place” for pharmacist prescribing The Australian Medical Association has published its submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Unleashing the Potential …
The scope pilot: what Victorians need to know
PDL has some advice for Victorian pharmacists considering participation in the upcoming statewide scope pilot Victorian pharmacists may be aware of the Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot scheduled to go live …
Bureaucrats ‘missing a trick’ with pharmacy
Governments around the globe need to rethink how they look at using pharmacy to deliver health services, a pharmacist says Pharmacy policymakers should be urging bureaucrats to integrate healthcare systems …
Pharmacy service open door to healthcare
Pharmacist-delivered minor ailments schemes can provide access points for patients who would not engage with traditional healthcare services Expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice to include the treatment of common conditions …
Owners urged to support employees to do more
Pharmacy proprietors need to encourage newly qualified pharmacists to work to the top of their scope of practice Pharmacy owners are being urged to support employee pharmacists to make the most …
GP cites UK serial killer as reason not to ‘unleash’ other health professionals
Further training would be unnecessary if some of pharmacists’ newer professional services, including those in pilot schemes, were within scope, a Canberra GP claims Dr Louise Stone, a Canberra GP …
Scope expansion key to cost-of-living savings
Well-evaluated pharmacist-delivered minor ailment schemes will generate savings for governments and patients, International Pharmaceutical Federation president, Paul Sinclair, says Evidence of the health and economic benefits derived from pharmacy-based minor …
Queensland pollies recognise community pharmacists
The Queensland branch of the Guild has recognised some key players in the state with awards The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Queensland Branch has held its fifth annual parliamentary reception …
Automatic UTI follow-up text recommended
SMS messages could be used to check in on women who receive treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) through a proposed pharmacy-initiated program in South Australia Criticism of follow-up …
Gap in doctors’ knowledge of pharmacists’ skills ‘concerning’
Criticism of pharmacists’ capabilities by medical lobby groups show a lack of understanding of the profession, politician says Claims by medical groups that pharmacists lack the skills required to provide …