Pharmacy Announcements Archives | AJP

Begin here: an easy guide to OTC treatment pathways for dry & chesty cough

Jan Decomps — Tue, 07 May 2024 06:00:46 +0000

Pharmacists Carlene Ngoma and Tinu Abraham share an easy-to-use Q&A algorithm to help patients select the right over-the-counter product for short-term cough 29 May 2024 | 7-8.00PM AEST This webinar ...

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The latest events

AJP Staff — Mon, 27 May 2024 08:20:28 +0000

We look at some of the major upcoming events in the pharmacy calendar PSA24: Your pathway to progress It’s little more than a month until PSA24, Australia’s premier educational beacon ...

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New sexual dysfunction warnings added to antidepressants’ PI

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 24 May 2024 06:30:25 +0000

Health professionals are advised to consider current or previous antidepressant use in patients reporting sexual dysfunction Updated product information documents (PIs) for nine antidepressant medications will include warnings relating to ...

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It’s time to elevate the pharmacy profession: FIP

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 24 May 2024 05:15:17 +0000

The global body says pharmacists need greater recognition as healthcare professionals, as opposed to commercial entities The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a global campaign called “Think Health, Think ...

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Compounding ban ‘a significant public health concern’

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 22 May 2024 06:30:07 +0000

Government urged to roll back its ban on compounding weight loss drugs Banning the compounding of glucagon-like peptide-2 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) medications will limit patient access to the weight loss ...

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Government acts on compounding concerns

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 22 May 2024 04:45:28 +0000

Compounding exemptions for diabetes medications, Ozempic and Mounjaro, will be removed from 1 October, minister reveals Compounding pharmacies will be barred from producing replicas of Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirazapetide) ...

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TGA issues SSSI for abatacept

AJP Staff — Wed, 15 May 2024 07:45:10 +0000

Pharmacists authorised to substitute Orencia 125mg/mL products to deal with shortages The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) in response to shortages of both ...

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PDL names student grants recipients

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 13 May 2024 06:45:37 +0000

PDL, announces three winners of its 2024 Student Grants Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) will provide funding to three students to attend major conferences this year through its Student Grants program. ...

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A new microcredential

Megan Haggan — Fri, 10 May 2024 05:54:28 +0000

New microcredential prepares pharmacists to perform Medication Management Reviews in healthcare settings across Australia From June 2024, registered pharmacists across Australia can access a new microcredential which will train them ...

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The top ten

Chris Brooker — Fri, 10 May 2024 01:12:58 +0000

Perennial pharmacy news maker Chemist Warehouse was on readers minds over the last month, dominating our top ten story list These were the ten most read stories on our website ...

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Trailblazing GP pharmacist honoured

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Sun, 05 May 2024 10:36:47 +0000

Passionate advocate for consultant pharmacy named Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year Victorian, Brooke Shelly has won the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) MIMS Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year title. ...

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Notice on newsletter dates

AJP Staff — Thu, 02 May 2024 06:29:23 +0000

The next full edition of the AJP Select Hospital + Consultant Pharmacy will be sent to you on Tuesday 7th to allow for coverage of CPC24 news We wanted to ...

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EBOS announces Gray appointment

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:15:09 +0000

EBOS Group announces Alistair Gray as its incoming chief financial officer (CFO) Currently the deputy CFO of retail and hospitality group, Endeavour, Gray will assume the position at pharmaceutical wholesaler ...

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‘Stiff’ syringe warning for Panadol Children

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:30:28 +0000

Parents are being urged to dispose of dosing syringes provided with 14 batches of an infant paracetamol product Haleon Australia has issued a Product Defect Correction for 14 batches of ...

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The top ten

Chris Brooker — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:29:24 +0000

CPA, medication misadventure and scheduling changes head our most read stories list These are the ten top stories on the AJP website from 10 March to 11 April 2024: July ...

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Helping parents to help their children: tailoring counselling for pain & fever

Jan Decomps — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:00:46 +0000

Dr Kieran Le Plastrier and pharmacist Suzanna Nash discuss how to improve parent counselling skills on pain & fever using new ACP guideline 30 April 2024 | 7-8.00PM AEST What ...

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A thousand pharmacists in only five months

AJP Staff — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:21:34 +0000

1000th pharmacist recognised as ANZCAP opens drop-in consultations to meet demand The Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) has formally recognised its 1000th pharmacist, while opening drop-in ...

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Spaces of belonging

Megan Haggan — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:08:54 +0000

PSA Faye McMillan conference grant launched for its second year “Creating spaces of belonging is a critical component for reconciliation in this country. Grant opportunities such as this allow us ...

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Webinar: Medicolegal incidents in pharmacy – managing associated psychosocial hazards

Jan Decomps — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 03:45:46 +0000

A community pharmacist and a PDL professional officer discuss how to minimise psychosocial hazards created by medicolegal incidents in pharmacy, in a webinar moderated by PSS President Curtis Ruhnau 9 ...

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‘We hear and value all voices’

Megan Haggan — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:48:42 +0000

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has opened consultation on the organisation’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy Announced on International Women’s Day (8 March 2024), the initiative is ...

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The top ten

Chris Brooker — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:57:52 +0000

Vaccines, disasters, IT changes and more: What’s caught our readers attention over the last month These were the ten most read stories on our website from 8 February to 8 ...

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‘Competitive fun’ helps Wizard hit milestone

AJP Staff — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:11:24 +0000

Wizard Pharmacy has set a new record for its donations to Starlight Children’s Foundation The group has now raised $56,600 during its annual Starlight Giving Tree Appeal, which ran in-store ...

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Article clarification

Chris Brooker — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:19:10 +0000

We wish to clarify an item from an article in our magazine Items of potential confusion have been brought to our attention from a table attached to our feature ‘Vaccination: ...

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Webinar: Managing psychosocial hazards in the pharmacy workplace – a legal & ethical overview

Jan Decomps — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:00:46 +0000

Work health and safety (WHS) regulations requiring businesses to manage psychosocial hazards have been in effect since 2022. A community pharmacist and an employment lawyer discuss implications for pharmacy 5 ...

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The top ten

Chris Brooker — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:37:26 +0000

Regulatory issues and plans for the future of pharmacy dominate our 10 most read stories list These were the ten most read stories on the AJP website between 10/1 and ...

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Student grant program open

AJP Staff — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:41 +0000

PDL has announced the opening of the 2024 Student Grant Program, with applications open until April 14 The grants program was established to help Australian pharmacy students broaden their education ...

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New iron deficiency anaemia handbook

Megan Haggan — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:44:26 +0000

New guidance for pharmacists to manage symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia has been published The guidance, which includes supporting self-care and prevention of the condition is shared in a new handbook published ...

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John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award launched

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:30:19 +0000

New award to recognise a pharmacist or pharmacy team who contributes significantly to the wellbeing of colleagues The Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) will name the inaugural recipient of the John ...

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Pharmacy assistant nominations open

AJP Staff — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:00:54 +0000

Nominations for this year’s The Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY) are now open PATY recognises and celebrates outstanding pharmacy assistants’ skills, knowledge, leadership and ...

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TGA issues inhaler alert

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:20:54 +0000

No recall for Boehringer Ingelheim’s Spiriva Respimat Solution for Inhalation 2.5μg, despite issues with the product’s inhaler device Patients are being urged to continue using Boehringer Ingelheim’s Spiriva Respimat ...

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Webinar: the PDL Guide to Medicines by Injection – a risk management perspective

Jan Decomps — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:45:46 +0000

PDL officers discuss key considerations for administration of medicines by injection and share useful new tools and resources 13 February 2024 | 7.30-8.30PM AEDT What are some of the most ...

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The top 10

Chris Brooker — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:57:29 +0000

Merger news dominates our top story list for the holiday season The ongoing developments with the Sigma/Chemist Warehouse merger held our readers interest in recent months. A look at our ...

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Wholesalers working to deliver to flood-affected Victorians

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:30:56 +0000

Pharmaceutical wholesalers are working with pharmacies in flood-hit parts of Victoria to get medicines to patients in need Members of the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA), which represents Community Service ...

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Department clarifies Take Home Naloxone fees

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:30:17 +0000

Pharmacy Programs Administrator to update Take Home Naloxone claiming portal by March The Department of Health and Aged Care is clarifying claims entitlements for pharmacies participating in the Take Home ...

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Deliveries reaching more flood-affected pharmacies

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:55:58 +0000

Pharmaceutical wholesalers are gaining increased access to flood-ravaged parts of Far North Queensland over the last 24 hours The National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA), which represents Community Service Obligation wholesalers ...

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The top 25 stories of 2023

Chris Brooker — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:27:41 +0000

Weight loss, shortages, 60-day dispensing, CWH and more: which of our stories were the most read in 2023? There’s a usual pattern to the story themes that make our annual ...

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The top 10: Webinars

Chris Brooker — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:03:17 +0000

Continuing our review of our best read stories for 2023: the top 10 webinars The list does include some webinars from previous years which were also resonating with readers and ...

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The top 10: Opinion columns

Chris Brooker — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:59:50 +0000

Next up in our review of 2023: the 10 most read opinion columns for the year ‘I felt terrified but I will not allow such people to intimidate me’ Onsite ...

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Aged care pharmacist pioneer lands PSA award

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 02:30:00 +0000

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Victorian branch names its 2023 Excellence Award winners, with a long-time AJP contributor among those recognised Monash University’s Centre for Medicine Use and Safety ...

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The top 10: PDL practice alerts

Chris Brooker — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:26:44 +0000

Next in our review of 2023, the year’s ten most viewed alerts and advice for pharmacists from PDL Mounjaro update Practising ‘good’ dispensing Focusing on patient privacy Be alert but ...

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NT opens door to pharmacist administered NIP shots

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:15:51 +0000

NT Government brings pharmacist vaccination rules into line with Commonwealth’s NIP Pharmacists in the Northern Territory will be able to administer the full suite of National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines ...

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Wholesalers working to maintain supplies

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:23:42 +0000

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) and Symbion delivering for flood-ravaged Far North Queensland, despite road closures. Wholesalers are working with emergency services to deliver medications to pharmacies operating in flood-affected parts of ...

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The top 10: work and the workplace

Chris Brooker — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 07:02:13 +0000

Our review of 2023 continues with a look at our 10 most read stories on issues around the pharmacy workplace and workforce $5000 to become the face of 60-day dispensing ...

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What is motivating pharmacists?

Megan Haggan — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:30:44 +0000

Pharmacists are being encouraged to have their say on everything from income and job satisfaction to leaving the profession The Pharmacy in Australia: Measuring Employment, Labour decisions and Activity (PAMELA) pharmacist workforce ...

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Sigma targets $223m through share offer

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:30:21 +0000

Sigma Healthcare shareholders are being invited to access new shares as part of a retail entitlement offer Pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare is aiming to raise $223 million through a retail ...

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Flood-affected Twomey calls for ‘8CPA now’

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:30:18 +0000

Guild president urges government to sign a new Community Pharmacy Agreement “now”, if it wants to help the sector ensure patients are not worse off If the federal government wants ...

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The top 10: business columns

Chris Brooker — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:22:29 +0000

Next in our review of 2023, our 10 best read business columns for the year Pharmacy’s ‘date that will live in infamy’ The 60-day disaster Aged care medications, who pays? ...

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The top 10: Features

Chris Brooker — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:01:37 +0000

We continue our review of 2023 by looking at our 10 best read longer form feature articles for the year Pharmacy Heroes: finding the heroes of pharmacy The crackdown on ...

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‘United outcome’ between Guild and College

Megan Haggan — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:09:36 +0000

The Australasian College of Pharmacy is set to manage and deliver the Guild Intern Training Program from December 2023 onwards This will be known as the College Intern Training Program, ...

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The top 10: AJP podcasts

Chris Brooker — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:27:43 +0000

We continue our review of the top stories of 2023 by looking at our 10 most popular podcasts of the year 60-day dispensing: the personal impact Running on adrenaline: hospital ...

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Do not take ‘Ying Da Wang’ – TGA

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:45:33 +0000

Regulator warns Australians to stop taking three medications containing undeclared amounts of sildenafil Safety advisory notices have been issued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in relation to three products ...

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Six of the best – Guild names PotY finalists

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:45:00 +0000

New ‘Excellence in Harm Minimisation’ category added for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2024 Pharmacy of the Year Awards A trio of NSW-based pharmacies and stores from the ACT, South ...

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The top 10: CPD articles

Chris Brooker — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:16:59 +0000

We continue our review of 2023 with a look at the 10 most read CPD articles on our website this year Hypertension and antihypertensive drugs Red eyes vs dry eyes ...

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The top 10: clinical news

Chris Brooker — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:30:02 +0000

We continue our look at the leading stories of 2023. Today, the 10 most read clinical news articles on our website More support for medication reviews Rushed changes are breaking ...

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The top 10: business news

Chris Brooker — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 05:09:10 +0000

We begin our look back at the key stories of 2023 with a look at the 10 best-read business themed stories of the year ‘Game changer’: Chemist Warehouse moves into ...

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Credentialed pharmacists come together in Cairns

Guest Author — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:42:23 +0000

Credentialed pharmacists and those interested in this growing area of practice have a new opportunity to tackle the issues, writes Sarah Gillespie Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural Pharmaceutical ...

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Ex netball chief scores Guild role

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:16:36 +0000

Former Netball ACT chief executive, Matthew Battams, will take on the leadership of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch Battams, who has been working as the senior manager for ...

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CWH strikes sponsorship deals, as Priceline drops Bulldogs

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 04:45:24 +0000

Discounter inks new sports sponsorship deals, as Wesfarmers-owner banner ends long-running partnership with the AFLW’s Western Bulldogs Sports fans are set for a summer of ‘big pharmacy’ advertising, with Chemist ...

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Former TGA head joins Medicines Australia board

AJP Staff — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:23:52 +0000

Pharmaceutical peak body appoints Prof John Skerritt as independent selected director Professor John Skerritt, who headed the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for ten years, has joined the board of pharmaceutical ...

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‘King Kong’ drug Mounjaro now in short supply into 2024

David Rowley — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:23:38 +0000

Recently launched diabetes med with weight loss hype another victim of ‘larger than expected demand’ Mounjaro, the hotly anticipated competitor to social media-hyped diabetes and de facto weight loss drug ...

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TGA quarantines Interpharma saline products

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:45:25 +0000

Regulator issues safety alert over potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has initiated a nationwide quarantine for three Interpharma saline products on ...

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TGA investigates duloxetine contamination

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:15:13 +0000

Sponsors report N-nitroso-duloxetine levels in some duloxetine medications are currently above “acceptable intake” limits Patients are being urged not to stop taking duloxetine medications while the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) ...

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Anti-depressant shortage flagged

AJP Staff — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:14:47 +0000

Manufacturing issues have hit some fluoxetine supplies says TGA Fluoxetine 20 mg dispersible tablets under the brand Zactin Tabs are in short supply and like to remain so until the ...

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Batty to lead Council of Pharmacy Schools

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:10:48 +0000

Curtin University’s director of pharmacy named as Council of Pharmacy Schools’ new president Pharmacy veteran, Professor Kevin Batty has been elected as the new president of the Council of Pharmacy ...

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‘Recognition for every pharmacist, everywhere’

AJP Staff — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:22:12 +0000

ANZCAP independent program opens in Australia The second major program of the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) has launched, with learning experiences now live as the ...

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WATCH: Risk management processes in pharmacy—compounding and beyond

Jan Decomps — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 04:50:46 +0000

PDL officers and the MEDISCA CPD coordinator and compounding pharmacist answer your questions on risk management processes in pharmacy During this webinar, Patricia Ullmann from MEDISCA is joined by Gary ...

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Warning issued for ResMed masks

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 01:15:08 +0000

Concerns magnets used in ResMed positive airway pressure (PAP) masks may impact implanted devices are behind new product warnings Patients using ResMed Pty Ltd AirFit and AirTouch PAP masks are ...

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Pharmacists key to boosting mental health care

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:15:38 +0000

PSA calls for funding to support pharmacists to play a greater role in mental health care, by improving quality use of medicines (QUM) Pharmacists have a vital role to play ...

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FIP fund to honour Jordan’s legacy

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:12:54 +0000

FIP launches new fund for international exchange program in memory of the late Dominique Jordan The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has announced the launch of a fund to support the ...

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Pharmacy Council honours education and practice leaders

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:50:29 +0000

Preceptors and pharmacy lecture receive the inaugural Dr Eric Sainsbury Awards RMIT lecturer, Chiao Xin Lim, has been named the first recipient of the Austrian Pharmacy Council’s Dr Erica Sainsbury ...

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NAPSA confirms new research chair

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 04:45:43 +0000

Gold Coast student takes over as NAPSA research chair Griffith University’s Cait Treloar has been elected as the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association’s (NAPSA’s) new research chair. Treloar replaces ...

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BioCeuticals issues product recall

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:45:14 +0000

Zinc toxicity concerns prompt BioCeuticals product recall Two batches of FIT-BioCeuticals’ Zinc Drops 50mL are being recalled due to the separation of the zinc from the liquid, the Therapeutic Goods ...

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The need for fierce compassion

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 01:30:23 +0000

Pharmacists need to feel safe to speak up in the workplace, says a mental health advocate who has just been honoured by the SHPA Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) executive director ...

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Headhunter hired to fill Guild void

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:30:15 +0000

Guild engages recruitment firm to land new Queensland branch director, following Gerard Benedet’s elevation to the national secretariat Brisbane-based recruiter Attuned Talent, leading the search for the Pharmacy Guild of ...

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Guild backs move to boost flu vax uptake

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:30:19 +0000

Queensland confirms free influenza shot program for 2024 winter Community pharmacists will continue to play a key role in providing access to free flu vaccines for Queenslanders aged six months ...

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Temporary PBS listing for Curam Duo substitute

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 02:30:57 +0000

Overseas registered amoxicillin and clavulante potassium product, Aurobindo 50mL, will be a-flagged to Curam Duo 60mL on the PBS Pharmacists can now fill prescriptions for amoxicillin 400 mg/5 mL ...

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Pharmacy remuneration tribunal roles up for grabs

David Rowley — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:24:31 +0000

Health Dept seeks three new PBRT members The Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking three recruits for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal (PBRT), the body which determines how ...

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Can community pharmacy ease the mental health load?

Megan Haggan — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:20:34 +0000

Pharmacists and pharmacy staff at National Pharmacies are now able to receive mental health training As of Wednesday, October 25, the pharmacists can access the training through a state government-first ...

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Webinar: Risk management processes in pharmacy—compounding and beyond

Jan Decomps — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:00:46 +0000

Join PDL officers in conversation with the MEDISCA CPD coordinator and compounding pharmacist as they discuss risk management processes in pharmacy 14 November 2023 | 7.30-8.30PM AEDT PDL and MEDISCA ...

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Prepare for scope expansion

AJP Staff — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:30:31 +0000

PSA rolls out a new education series ahead of expanded scope of practice trial Pharmacists seeking to participate in Victoria’s pharmacist prescribing trial can now access two training courses through the ...

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New face at National

AJP Staff — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:45:18 +0000

National Pharmacies appoints new general manager, member and customer experience National Pharmacies has appointed expert membership marketing executive Kimberley Bolton as General Manager Member and Customer Experience. It says Bolton ...

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Megan Haggan — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:11:59 +0000

From 1 November, authority requirements regarding etanercept for the treatment of children and adolescents with severe chronic plaque psoriasis will change The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s recommendations led to the changes, ...

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Guild appoints new Executive Director

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 01:22:22 +0000

Former Advance Australia national director takes Guild’s top job Pharmacy Guild of Australia Queensland branch director, Gerard Benedet, will replace Suzanne Greenwood as national director next month. Guild national president, ...

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Pilot training for Victorians

AJP Staff — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:25:15 +0000

College launches training to support Victorian community pharmacist state-wide pilot The Australasian College of Pharmacy says it aims to continue its for support pharmacists’ expanding scope of practice with the ...

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Innovation matters in hospital pharmacy

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 23:30:28 +0000

Innovative solutions offered by Icon Group-back Slade Pharmacy are behind UnitingCare Queensland’s decision to switch pharmacy brands UnitingCare Queensland is set to drop its current pharmacy service provider, Epic Pharmacy, ...

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FIP seeks to combat medicines misinformation

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:45:32 +0000

Governments around the world are being urged to regulate against medicine misinformation Pharmacists and governments should work together to take on the growing threat medicines misinformation poses to patient ...

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Prior professional experience recognition platform goes live

Megan Haggan — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:30:11 +0000

The online platform of the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) is now live The platform is open for all pharmacists across Australia to be recognised for ...

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Manufacturing error prompts product recall

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:12:38 +0000

Metagenics is recalling a single batch of its Ethical Nutrients Mega magnesium raspberry powder The Therapeutic Goods Administration has confirmed that practitioner-only natural medicines firm, Metagenics has launched a recall ...

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Better understanding the standards

Megan Haggan — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:00:23 +0000

The PSA has officially launched the Professional Practice Standards Quality Improvement and Self-Assessment Implementation Program The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says the program aims to help pharmacists better understand and ...

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President required for Pharmacy Council of NSW

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 03:15:30 +0000

Nominations open for Pharmacy Council of NSW president and deputy president roles Members of the Pharmacy Council of NSW are invited to put themselves forward to take on the president ...

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ATAGI recommends additional Covid booster for over 75s

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 02:30:41 +0000

Australians aged 75 years and over are being advised to get an additional Covid-19 jab The Australia Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has issued fresh recommendations regarding booster doses ...

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Pharmacy bodies speak out in support of Voice

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 01:15:41 +0000

Professional organisations unite to show their support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Ahead of Saturday’s (14 October 2023) referendum on the Voice to Parliament, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists ...

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UK product added to Take Home Naloxone program

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:35:22 +0000

Pharmacy Programs Administrator updates Take Home Naloxone (THN) claim forms to cover Nyxoid (UK) Pharmacists can now submit claims under the THN program for supplying the temporarily approved Section 19A ...

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Pharmacists’ Support Service elects new president

AJP Staff — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 01:30:17 +0000

Western Sydney pharmacist with a passion for helping others takes the reigns at Pharmacists Support Service (PSS) Having joined the pharmacy profession with the goal of helping people, new ...

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Guild issues cyber warning

AJP Staff — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:45:19 +0000

Pharmacy owners are being urged to be alert for cyber attacks as part of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign Financial losses can be just the ...

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Guild issues S8 scam warning

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:30:28 +0000

Pharmacists put on alert as fake drug rep scam targets stores Community pharmacists are being urged to be alert for a scammer attempting to gain access to Schedule 8 medications. ...

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Corum completes rebrand

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:30:15 +0000

Pharmacy software provider changes name following the sale of dispensing, retail and back-office platforms Corum Group has officially rebranded as PharmX, after completing the sale of its Corum Health Pty ...

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CAPS plans ‘Dear Doctor’ campaign

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:45:07 +0000

Pharmacy advocacy group plots anti-60-day dispensing letter writing campaign Prescribers across the country are set to receive letters highlighting the unintended consequences the government’s 60-day dispensing policy will have on ...

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NAPSA seeks to fill vacancy

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:45:11 +0000

NAPSA calls for nominations to chair its research committee Less than eight weeks after announcing its chairs for the 2023/24 term, the National Australian Pharmacy Students Association (NAPSA) has reopened ...

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Rego reminder

Megan Haggan — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 04:11:27 +0000

The Pharmacy Board has reminded members of the profession to renew their registration before the end of November Registration renewal for pharmacists is now open, says the Pharmacy Board, advising ...

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Council seeks to fill vacancies

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:30:35 +0000

Pharmacy Council of NSW opens nominations for three positions Nominations for three vacancies on the Pharmacy Council of NSW are being sought by the Health Professional Councils Authority. The ...

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Colloquium 2024 to amplify Indigenous voices

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:30:18 +0000

Health professionals need to focus on listening to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australian Pharmacy Council chief executive, Bronwyn Clark, says Regardless of the result of ...

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Ozempic added to anti-doping watchlist

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:30:58 +0000

Athletes will be banned from using tramadol in-competition from 1 January 2024, with Ozempic (semaglutide) being added to the WADA “monitoring list” Use of diabetes treatment, Ozempic, by athletes is ...

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CAPS claims InstantScripts win

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:30:46 +0000

Advocacy group reports Wesfarmers-owned telehealth provider will default to providing 30-day prescriptions Representatives of the Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS) are claiming that pressure from pharmacists has resulted in ...

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Wesfarmers to face wrath of CAPS

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:30:32 +0000

API customers and Priceline Pharmacy franchisees are being urged to raise InstantScripts concerns with Wesfarmers Pharmacists are being urged to contact API and Priceline Pharmacy business development managers (BDMs) today ...

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Glucagon shortage extended

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 03:30:30 +0000

Emergency diabetes treatment shortage to continue for another month Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals warns a critical shortage of its GlucaGen HypoKit (glucagon) will continue until 31 October. The company had initially ...

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Plotting a course to 2030

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 02:15:50 +0000

Stakeholders are being invited to participate in a consultation process to shape the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s (PSA’s) vision for the profession in 2030 The PSA is looking to set ...

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Record numbers to sit intern written exam

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 06:15:11 +0000

Australia’s pharmacy workforce set for boost with close to 1500 candidates set to sit the Australian Pharmacy Council’s intern written exam in October Moves towards rebuilding the pharmacy workforce following ...

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No new Ozempic scripts: TGA

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 03:15:12 +0000

Prescribers urged not to start new patients on Ozempic, as Novo Nordisk warns of supply shortages throughout 2024 Ozempic supplier, Novo Nordisk, is warning that supply of the diabetes medication ...

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Corum name change approved

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:30:57 +0000

Shareholders green light sale of Corum Group’s pharmacy software business, and new company name Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed pharmacy IT solutions firm Corum Group has received near unanimous support ...

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Recognising pharmacists

AJP Staff — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:51:53 +0000

SHPA to unveil a new recognition program early next week Tom Simpson, SHPA national president, says it be a World Pharmacists Day to remember this year, as SHPA prepares to ...

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The world comes to Australia

AJP Staff — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:25:33 +0000

The pharmacy world is coming to Australia next week, and AJP will be there too It’s almost time for FIP23, kicking off in Brisbane this Sunday (24th) – the first ...

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Registration fees on the rise

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:45:05 +0000

AHPRA announces 3% increase to pharmacists’ professional registration fees While some of Australia’s health practitioner boards have elected to freeze their registration fees for the next year, pharmacists face a ...

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Student grant winners revealed

AJP Staff — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:41:59 +0000

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 PDL Student Grants! PDL CEO, David Brown, is pleased to announce this year’s winners from very high-quality applications for both domestic and international ...

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Registration opens for new graduates

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:45:40 +0000

Final-year pharmacy students can now apply for registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia Pharmacy students who are due to complete their course in the next three months and have ...

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PBS funding for vigabatrin substitution

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:45:34 +0000

PBS confirms subsidy arrangements for vigabatrin under a serious scarcity substitution instrument (SSSI) An amendment to the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) (Pharmacist Substitution of Medicines without Prescription during Shortages) Determination ...

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Council seeks to fill Examinations Committee vacancies

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 02:30:03 +0000

Pharmacists are being invited to apply to join the Australian Pharmacy Council’s Examination Committee The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is looking for suitable candidates to join its Examinations Committee. The ...

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Keep up with the news

Chris Brooker — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:30:42 +0000

Interested in hospital and consultant pharmacy? Then sign up for our curated newsletter Do you work in hospital and/or consultant or GP pharmacy practice? Are you interested in any of ...

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Scholarship recipients named

Megan Haggan — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:01:28 +0000

Symbion and Guild Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacy student scholarship recipients announced Three students from across the country have been named as the inaugural winners of the Symbion and ...

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A first for RUM

AJP Staff — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:45 +0000

TerryWhite Chemmart and Sanofi partner with the RUM Project to promote safe responsible medication disposal TerryWhite Chemmart has joined with Sanofi to raise awareness of the Return of Unwanted Medicines ...

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APC opens applications for aged care pharmacist training courses

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 10:30:07 +0000

Education providers can now apply to have their medication management review (MMR) and aged care on-site pharmacist training programs accredited The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is now accepting applications for ...

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The top ten

Chris Brooker — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:50:35 +0000

The 60-day dispensing saga continues to dominate the pharmacy agenda. Let’s look at our best read stories over the last 30 days These were the ten most read stories on ...

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Support to help ‘cement’ pharmacy’s future

Megan Haggan — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 06:48:41 +0000

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership The partnership is aimed at enhancing support for pharmacy students at 18 universities ...

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FIP mourns passing of president

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 03:21:25 +0000

Australian pharmacist steps into FIP presidency following the death of Dominique Jordan International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) president-elect, Paul Sinclair, will assume the role immediately after the organisation’s president, Dominique Jordan ...

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Reaching out to the community

Chris Brooker — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:31:06 +0000

A community pharmacist demonstrates the importance of reaching out to the local community The AJP was recently invited by western Sydney pharmacy owner Curtis Ruhnau to see one of his ...

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Preparing for pandemics

Megan Haggan — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:13:29 +0000

Investing in science and innovation is one of six key areas of development needed to prepare for future pandemics, the International Pharmaceutical Federation says in a new report “Pandemic preparedness, ...

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Medicines administration course launched

AJP Staff — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:06:56 +0000

Pharmacists are encouraged to start their full scope of practice journey with new medicines administration course The Australasian College of Pharmacy has launched the national Medicines Administration Course for all Australian pharmacists. ...

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Keeping up with the news

Chris Brooker — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:00:09 +0000

Sign up now to receive our dedicated Hospital + Consultant Pharmacy newsletter The AJP Select Hospital + Consultant Pharmacy newsletter is now being sent only to those who have selected ...

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State government to top up ORT payments

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:15:54 +0000

Community pharmacies in one jurisdiction are set to receive additional payments to deliver Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) funded opioid replacement therapy The Tasmanian government will provide top up payments ...

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NAPSA adds new roles

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 04:55:35 +0000

NAPSA launches three new chairs for its 2023/24 term The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) is set to bring a fresh focus to education, policy and scholarships, alongside its existing ...

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Queensland 4th year student takes out Pharmacy Student of the Year

David Rowley — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 01:55:44 +0000

Samantha Montgomery wants to try a bit of everything in her pharmacy career A fourth-year Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours student from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has been named ...

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Sinclair to deliver APC’s Sansom Lecture

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:30:01 +0000

Australian International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) president-elect to give the 2023 Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) Sansom Lecture Former Pharmacy Guild of Australia national vice-president, Paul Sinclair, will discuss the importance of ...

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Leading pharmacist takes on key Monash roles

AJP Staff — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:04:53 +0000

Monash Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences educator Dr Betty Exintaris has been appointed to two new leadership positions These include Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching, and Associate Dean Equity, ...

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Finding Pharmacy’s Heroes

Chris Brooker — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:45:34 +0000

We’re endeavouring to identify the leading heroes of pharmacy in 2023 and we’re inviting you to make your nominations During Covid and other recent natural disasters and, most recently, throughout ...

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IOC to launch Sports Pharmacy diploma

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:45:24 +0000

Pharmacists with a passion for supporting athletes with medication management will be to boost their knowledge through a new program from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) The IOC is expected ...

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Facing the future

AJP Staff — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:57:24 +0000

Take part in a survey of pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to climate change and environmental sustainability You are invited to participate in a research study seeking to better ...

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Got an opinion about us? Help shape the AJP of the future

Jan Decomps — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 03:28:41 +0000

In return for brekkie and a $50 thank you gift card, we’d love an hour of your time … if you’re in Sydney on Thursday 31 August, before the Pharmacy ...

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TWC maps plans for the future

AJP Staff — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:18:26 +0000

A health app, eCommerce and digital marketing initiatives are all key focuses for the TerryWhite Chemmart brand over the next few years TerryWhite Chemmart has celebrated a Supplier Forum in ...

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Pharmacy Council opens nominations for Accreditation Committee

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:30:14 +0000

Nominations are being sought to fill four vacancies on the Australian Pharmacy Council’s Accreditation Committee The Australian Pharmacy Council is seeking four individuals to fill positions on its Accreditation Committee. ...

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Vaccine toolkit

Megan Haggan — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:16:25 +0000

FIP has launched a new toolkit which encourages a “life-course” approach to vaccination by the pharmacy profession The toolkit recognises that health is shaped by a series of events that ...

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Sigma makes strategic hire

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:45:25 +0000

Pharmaceutical wholesaler Sigma Healthcare Limited names new chief financial officer (CFO) Sigma Healthcare has confirmed Mark Conway will join the group’s management team as CFO from 1 November. Sigma CEO, ...

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PDL opens Student Grant applications

AJP Staff — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:30:13 +0000

Pharmacy students can now apply to enter the 2023 PDL Student Grant Program The PDL Student Grant Program provides assistance to selected individual pharmacy students to attend a recognised conference ...

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Inaugural Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards announced

Megan Haggan — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:14:15 +0000

New awards recognising pharmacy leaders have been established, named after an ‘extraordinary mentor’ The Australian Pharmacy Council has announced the inaugural Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards, established to recognise and reward ...

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Feedback wanted

Megan Haggan — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:02:05 +0000

Public consultation is now open regarding draft performance outcomes for pharmacists providing medicines reviews in aged care The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced that stakeholders can now provide their ...

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2.2 tonnes of blister packs recycled in 8 months

David Rowley — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:26:21 +0000

National and Viatris extend recycling deal in NSW, SA, Vic first Friendly society organisation National Pharmacies and generic pharmaco Viatris will expand a blister-pack recycling deal which during its eight-month ...

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Pharmacist cannabis program premieres in August

David Rowley — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:54:26 +0000

Brisbane-based CPD-accredited training claims to be first of its kind A plea from community pharmacists for further training around medicinal cannabis has spawned what is claimed to be Australia’s first ...

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Sammut exceeds expectations

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:00:07 +0000

Patient group honours Queensland pharmacist’s outstanding efforts LifeLife Pharmacy Noosa’s Jason Sammut has topped a strong field of contenders to claim the 2023 Australian Patients Association Most Outstanding Community Pharmacy ...

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Granting a pharmacy wish

AJP Staff — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:33:49 +0000

Pharmacy students should apply now to enter the 2023 PDL Student Grant Program The PDL Student Grant Program provides assistance to selected individual pharmacy students to attend a recognised conference ...

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Webinar: Building a resilient workplace culture for pharmacy

Jan Decomps — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 01:15:46 +0000

What does a resilient workplace look like, and what are its benefits for both employees and patients? A community pharmacist / coach and a psychologist share insights and strategies for ...

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Inhaler update

AJP Staff — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:19:01 +0000

A problem whereby some pharmacies may be unable to process claims for supply of an inhaler is now subject to an interim solution The 1 July 2023 PBS Schedule included ...

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Ryzodeg product in shortage till mid-2024

AJP Staff — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:46:04 +0000

A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument has been made for Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch Pharmacists can now substitute Ryzodeg 70/30 Penfill cartridges instead of Ryzodeg 70/30 FlexTouch prefilled pen under certain conditions, ...

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Webinar: Digital health update – responding to issues, incidents & patient queries

Jan Decomps — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 06:10:46 +0000

Hear the latest from Australian Digital Health Agency representatives in conversation with PDL officers, covering electronic scripts, the Active Script List and My Health Record 18 July 2023 | 7-8.00PM ...

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Student finalists announced

AJP Staff — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:44:54 +0000

The PSA has announced the state and territory finalists for the 2023 Viatris Pharmacy Student of the Year award The national final is set to take place at PSA’s National ...

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Scholarships open

AJP Staff — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:19:46 +0000

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia and Symbion have announced that applications for scholarships under their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacy students initiative are now open The scholarships are designed ...

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Is yours Australia’s top pharmacy?

AJP Staff — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:21:06 +0000

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2024 Pharmacy of the Year awards Members of the public, as well as those in the profession, are invited ...

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Call for abstracts

AJP Staff — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:13:22 +0000

The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is calling for abstracts for its upcoming Cairns conference Abstract submissions – original research, pharmacy practice and case reports – for Medicines Management ...

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Raven’s Recruitment secures ELS reappointment

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 02:15:08 +0000

Pharmacist placement firm, Raven’s Recruitment, is being invited to continue operating the Emergency Locum Service (ELS) program Raven’s Recruitment is set to continue operating the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement (7CPA) ...

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The top ten

Chris Brooker — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:34:49 +0000

Double dispensing continues to dominate the news cycle, but never rule out Chemist Warehouse 60-day dispensing has remained the dominant news topic in the pharmacy news cycle for the second ...

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Grant winners named

Megan Haggan — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:28:17 +0000

The PSA has announced the three recipients of the inaugural PSA Faye McMillan Conference Grant The grant will fund the three to attend PSA’s National Conference, PSA23. Professor Faye McMillan AM ...

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New tobacco resource

AJP Staff — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:58:35 +0000

FIP has published a new handbook for pharmacists to support tobacco cessation and treat tobacco dependence The International Pharmaceutical Federation’s new handbook has been developed in collaboration with an international group of ...

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Pharmacy cricket is back!

AJP Staff — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:55:25 +0000

NSW win the (Pharmacy) Ashes in a thriller The NSW vs Victoria pharmacy cricket match was first contested in 1908, when pharmacist played for the ‘Chemists Interstate Challenge Cricket Shield’. ...

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Hypnotic sedative warning

AJP Staff — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:38:56 +0000

The TGA is warning people not to take a sedative which has been withdrawn from clinical use in Australia The Therapeutic Goods Administration has become aware that the hypnotic sedative ...

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Kidney damage warning

Megan Haggan — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 07:24:22 +0000

The TGA has added a new warning about serious kidney damage to the prescribing information for all oral anticoagulants The Therapeutic Goods Administration has noted the rarity of anticoagulant-related nephropathy ...

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Board opens consultation on revised compounding guidelines

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 31 May 2023 05:15:41 +0000

Stakeholders have until 24 July to share their views on the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s draft revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines The Pharmacy Board of Australia has opened a ...

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Scholarship awarded

Chris Brooker — Fri, 26 May 2023 09:40:38 +0000

The inaugural recipient of the Andrew Tu Scholarship has been announced The Sydney Pharmacy School has announced that Sanam Fath-Abadi is the inaugural recipient of Andrew Tu Scholarship. Sanam is ...

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Palliative care training wins grant

AJP Staff — Fri, 26 May 2023 07:10:47 +0000

A new Pharmaceutical Society of Australia training program has been announced as one of the successful recipients of the Australian Government’s National Palliative Care Projects grants program Pharmacists will enhance ...

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Sim ‘humbled’ to be re-elected PSA president

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 26 May 2023 06:08:15 +0000

West Australian, Dr Fei Sim, will continue as the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s national president, as the organisation prepares for the start of Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) talks. ...

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PSA and Guild tighten ties

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 26 May 2023 05:45:14 +0000

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) granted a seat on Pharmacy Guild of Australia committee, to support the fight against 60-day dispensing Former PSA national president, Shane Jackson, is being co-opted ...

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Scholarship winners revealed

AJP Staff — Thu, 18 May 2023 05:35:35 +0000

The winners of the 2023 Sirianni Scholarship for Future Pharmacist Leaders have been announced Pharmacy industry legends Frank and Mina Sirianni have announced the winners of the 2023 Sirianni Scholarship ...

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More than ever, pharmacy matters

Chris Brooker — Thu, 18 May 2023 05:04:21 +0000

Find out about our curated collection of articles from two of the leading experts in pharmacy retail and business advice Pharmacy Matters: Success Factors for Pharmacy is a book ...

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We will get through this

Guest Author — Mon, 15 May 2023 06:45:34 +0000

Pharmacists who are feeling anxious about the future of the profession are being urged to reach out to the Pharmacists’ Support Service The introduction of double dispensing may be ...

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Ahpra to use new power ‘sparingly’

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 15 May 2023 06:00:54 +0000

Health regulators will be able to warn the public about registered and unregistered practitioners who are deemed to pose serious risks under new legislation A new power will enable the ...

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The top ten

Chris Brooker — Sat, 13 May 2023 06:42:22 +0000

What were the ten most clicked stories over the previous month? One topic has dominated the pharmacy news cycle like no other in recent weeks… and yes our top ten ...

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Time running out to enter

AJP Staff — Thu, 11 May 2023 05:10:02 +0000

Pharmacy assistants are encouraged to self-nominate for Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award 2023 The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is reminding pharmacy assistants to share their unique qualities and contribution ...

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Fred IT to host national electronic prescription service

AJP Staff — Wed, 10 May 2023 06:39:07 +0000

Fred IT Group has been awarded the contract to deliver the next phase of the national electronic prescription delivery service for the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care ...

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ACT pharmacist wins innovation award

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 04 May 2023 05:30:58 +0000

Former Pharmacy of the Year winner scores UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year crown for patient communication platform ACT-based pharmacy owner, Brooke Young, is celebrating the success of her Clinicomm ...

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Webinar: OTC management of gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms

Jan Decomps — Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:46 +0000

Join Dr Brett MacFarlane on this live webinar for an overview of reflux symptoms and management, including optimal use of medicines 23 May 2023 | 7-8.00PM AEST Reflux symptoms are ...

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FIP vaccination focus

Megan Haggan — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 06:55:38 +0000

FIP has created a new resource to help encourage vaccination by pharmacists The International Pharmaceutical Federation is offering a new resource to help countries self-assess the readiness of their regulations ...

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Spikevax receives full TGA registration

AJP Staff — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:57:10 +0000

Moderna’s Spikevax (elasomeran) has become the first Covid-19 vaccine to receive full registration in Australia Moderna’s application to transition Spikevax from provisional to full registration was approved by the Therapeutic ...

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Aged care project to take off

Megan Haggan — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:00:18 +0000

A new project is set to give care providers, consumers and policy makers crucial data on medicines use and safety in aged care homes The change comes via the recent ...

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Stewardship praised

AJP Staff — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:42:12 +0000

Hospital pharmacists have paid tribute to the work of a health leader who was instrumental in the Covid-19 pandemic and in changes for pharmacy compounding The Society of Hospital Pharmacists ...

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Aussie elected to FIP Board of Pharmaceutical Practice

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:45:06 +0000

Australian representation on the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s (FIP’s) Board of Pharmaceutical Practice is continuing to grow Sydney-based consultant pharmacist, Tara Hehir, who was named as the new president of FIP’s ...

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APC opens consultation on MMR pharmacist training

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:15:32 +0000

Stakeholders are being invited to share their views on the Australian Pharmacy Council’s draft accreditation standards for aged care and medication management review (MMR) pharmacist training programs The APC has ...

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Penicillin V shortage prompts SSSI from TGA

David Rowley — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:27:39 +0000

Manufacturing issues responsible for Phenoxymethylpenicillin drought, says regulator A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument (SSSI) has been made by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to help manage the shortage of the ...

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PSA makes Indigenous healthcare pledge

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:30:25 +0000

Gaps in healthcare services for Indigenous Australians need to be “urgently address” the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) believes A new position paper released the PSA reaffirmed its commitment to ...

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Pharmacy bodies declare support for Voice campaign

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:45:46 +0000

Leaders of two major pharmacy organisations are publicly backing the introduction of a First Nations Voice to Parliament Pharmacists are being urged to get behind the ‘Yes’ campaign ahead of ...

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The top ten

Chris Brooker — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:05:54 +0000

Fraud, medicine supply, ownership regulations and a certain discount giant were on our readers agenda over recent weeks These were the ten most read stories on our website from 12 ...

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Pharmacy lauds departing DoH Secretary

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:33:16 +0000

Pharmacy bodies pay tribute to retiring Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care Australia’s former Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Brendan Murphy, is set to retire as Secretary of ...

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Scholarship offers opportunities for aspiring owners

AJP Staff — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:29:57 +0000

Apply now for the Sirianni Scholarship for Future Pharmacist Leaders – 2023 Aspiring pharmacy owners are being offered the opportunity to access mentoring through the Sirianni Scholarship for Future Pharmacist Leaders. ...

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Former NPS MedicineWise boss appointed as PSA CEO

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:05:50 +0000

Common passions for pharmacists and medicines safety makes Adjunct Associate Professor Steve Morris an ideal fit as PSA’s new CEO Experienced healthcare executive and pharmacist. Steve Morris will take the ...

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Webinar: Re-evaluating over-the-counter options for acute pain

Jan Decomps — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:00:46 +0000

In an evolving pain management landscape, what is the way forward? Joyce McSwan discusses OTC analgesics 20 April 2023 | 7-8.00PM AEST Misuse of analgesics has become a major concern ...

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PSA eyes future with branch elections

AJP Staff — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:10:04 +0000

Voting for the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia elections starts at midday today Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) members are being urged cast their ballots in the organisation’s state branch ...

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Boyatzis takes AGNC chair

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:14:58 +0000

Western Australian pharmacist to lead Amcal and Guardian National Council Former Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) WA Pharmacist of the Year, Angela Boyatzis, will chair the Amcal and Guardian ...

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APC to conduct aged care and MMR training standards consultation

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 01:30:25 +0000

The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) will host a stakeholder forum in Adelaide in April to get feedback on its draft accreditation standards for aged care and MMR pharmacist training Stakeholders ...

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First scope training cohort full

AJP Staff — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:27 +0000

The North Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot is officially underway The Pharmacy Guild says that 175 registered community pharmacists have just embarked on higher education and training, from ...

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Quirky video comes out on top

Megan Haggan — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:00:51 +0000

Pharmacy 777 Port Hedland in Western Australia is the first prize winner for Best Video in the Pharmacy Guild’s 2023 ‘Why I Love Rural Pharmacy’ video competition The contest was open to ...

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New partnership for aged care

AJP Staff — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:57:56 +0000

A ‘pioneering industry partnership’ aims to promote medication safety within community home care A new partnership has been announced between aged care providers Choice Aged Care (CAC) and Aveo. CAC ...

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Wizard opens first SA pharmacy

AJP Staff — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:50:57 +0000

Wizard Pharmacy Strathalbyn, the first Wizard in South Australia, officially opened its doors on Friday, 17th March Wizard Pharmacy expects to maximise value through incentives such as $1 off PBS prescriptions ...

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Nominations called for innovative pharmacists

AJP Staff — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:02:50 +0000

We’re now in the final month for nominations to enter in the UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award First presented in 2012, the award recognises those in the profession ...

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Blooms secures B Corp certification

Nicholas O’Donoghue — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:13 +0000

Blooms the Chemist is hoping that B Corp certification will help make the group stand out from other pharmacy brands in the race to secure talent Following an 18-month assessment ...

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