technology
What’s Trending: Technology in Pharmacy
After another busy year in pharmacy, now is a good opportunity to pause and reflect on some of the macro technology trends that are driving change in the industry New …
Guild, Medical Software Industry Association sign MoU
Pharmacy Guild and Medical Software Industry Association sign a new agreement A new agreement between the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Medical Software Industry Association creates a framework for …
Sigma and Fred IT Group announce partnership
Majority of over 700 pharmacies across Australia will be converted within 24 months Sigma Pharmaceuticals today announced Australia’s largest pharmacy IT partnership with the Fred IT Group to deliver Sigma’s …
World news wrapup: 6 October 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Munich, Germany: A German pharmacy got more from its promotional advertising monitors than it bargained for when the monitors …
The importance of connectivity
Expert tips on making today’s interconnected world work to enhance your patient service and support A panel session at the recent Pharmacy Connect conference explored the theme of ‘how to …
The pharmacy of the future
Building the pharmacy of the future? Rob Sztar describes the technology you need to know about We are fortunate to be living through the 3rd Industrial Revolution, otherwise known as …
What keeps you from thinking digitally?
Making use of your pharmacy’s data is less daunting than it may look, writes Guy Mckenzie It’s hard to turn from what you know. It seems to be when someone …
Accu-Chek app should be updated immediately, Roche warns
Accu-Chek app users have been advised to update the app immediately Roche Diabetes Care Australia, in consultation with the TGA, is instructing users of the Accu-Chek Connect Diabetes Management app …
PharmG game creates a simulated pharmacy
Working within a simulated pharmacy as part of a new cutting-edge educational game is what Griffith Bachelor of Pharmacy students can expect from this semester. Signalling a first in Australia, …
Tinder can be bad for your mental health
The popular dating app can impact the self-esteem and body image of both men and women Tinder users can be more susceptible to developing a negative body image compared to …
Pharmacy workforce to evolve
Pharmacy will have to evolve as technologies are introduced and refined, says Kristin Michaels, CEO of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia. Michaels was addressing the two day Future …
Pokémon Go a health tool?
Pokémon Go may not only be helping people get some exercise, but also serve as a way to connect with patients, GP registrar Christopher Timms has written in MJA InSight …