UTS Pharmacy Barometer
Full scope not fully understood by patients: Barometer
Fewer than one-in-20 pharmacists believe their patients are fully aware of the services they can provide under expanded scope of practice, a report reveals Stronger communication and public awareness campaigns are needed …
Remuneration and structural support key to scope expansion
“Professional satisfaction alone” will not be enough to ensure the successful implementation of new pharmacy services, expert says Data from the 2025 University of Technology Sydney Pharmacy Barometer shows there is …
Rising employee dissatisfaction with 8CPA
Confidence in community pharmacy is at an all-time high, but dissatisfaction with the 8CPA is growing amongst employee pharmacists, barometer reveals There is an increasing divergence in opinion between pharmacy …
Confidence hits new high after 60-day slump
Less than two years after the community pharmacy sector was rocked by the introduction of double dispensing, confidence is higher than ever, writes Nick O’Donoghue Increased funding secured through the …
Pharmacist prescribers need ‘confidence’
One pharmacist faces significant pushback from the medical profession while others are left “unsure” about expanded scope… but experts say it’s all about confidence Most pharmacists responding to the UTS …
Pharmacy valuation fears ease
Pharmacy owners are regaining confidence that their stores will increase in value over the next 12 months despite the impacts of 60-day dispensing The latest University of Technology Sydney Pharmacy …
Pharmacists bounce back from 60-day confidence slump
Confidence is returning to the community pharmacy sector after taking a significant dip following the government’s 60-day dispensing announcement Data from the latest University of Technology Sydney (UTS) pharmacy barometer …
Pharmacists back formal qualifications for assistants
More than half of community pharmacists believe dispensary assistants should undergo formal training to take on greater roles within pharmacy Pharmacy bodies are being urged to push for greater training …
Begging an option for some owners
With 60-day dispensing on its way, proprietors are looking at services they can add or cut to maintain the viability of their businesses Just over half of pharmacy owners are …
Cautious pharmacists want mandatory training to extend scope
Community pharmacists are confident in their ability to play a greater role in the delivery of healthcare but believe formal recognition of their skills is needed More than 80% of …
Pharmacy needs retention plan
One-in-three employee pharmacists are considering leaving community pharmacy Australia’s community pharmacy sector needs to develop strategies to retain staff, with a third of employees reporting that they are considering …
Don’t give up on interns
Pharmacy owners are being urged to do their bit for the future of the profession by training interns, despite the financial challenges 60-day dispensing is expected to cause Pharmaceutical Society …