script lengths
Don’t bypass pharmacists in meds reviews: SHPA
Pharmacists should not be left out of moves to reduce polypharmacy, warns the SHPA The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed new national recommendations supporting affordable, universal and …
The week in review
It’s been a rollercoaster of a week around the world and for pharmacists and staff in Australia, as the health sector battles COVID-19 and its fallout Federal Health Minister Greg …
‘Chemist visits’ a factor in health cost: Bartone
AMA president Dr Tony Bartone has again called for bigger medicines pack sizes, in commenting on a move to combat antibiotic resistance The PBAC has proposed that repeats of common …
The week in review
With many of Australia’s pharmacists descending on Sydney to attend the PSA19 conference, it’s been a very busy week in the world of pharmacy… At the conference, Health Minister Greg …
Are double script lengths really off the table?
During today’s Health debate, neither the Minister nor Shadow Minister ruled out the possibility of double-sized packs being dispensed for certain chronic conditions… with both saying instead that they would …
‘Someone will die needlessly.’
A former Guild state president has lashed out at current and proposed Government policy, saying the PBS is already “crumbling” Ian Todd, an honorary life member of the Pharmacy Guild …
What you said
AJP readers have been vocal in their responses to our stories of late… here’s what you had to say about a few controversial subjects The issue of double dispensing attracted …