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鈥楴o further action鈥� for nearly a third of pharmacists
More than half of complaints relating to pharmacists were referred onto Ahpra, new report by Queensland鈥檚 health regulator shows Medical practitioners were most likely to be involved in complaints (55%) …
鈥楤e prepared鈥�
Thunderstorm asthma season has already begun, with experts warning that people at risk include those with asthma and ryegrass pollen-triggered hay fever Thunderstorm-triggered asthma can occur during spring with 鈥渓ittle …
Small businesses bear the brunt of cybercrime: ASIC
Cybercrime is costing small businesses an average of $46,000 a year the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warns聽 Pharmacies and other small businesses are being urged to be increasingly …
Pharmacy done differently
Complete Care Pharmacy in Rosny Park, Tasmania, co-owner Kristina Fox talks about taking a new approach to community pharmacy in our latest podcast聽 AJP Podcast presenter Carlene McMaugh discusses the …
New minister to bring 鈥榝resh new perspectives to patient care鈥�
Tasmania鈥檚 government ministry now includes a brand-new health minister, in a move welcomed by pharmacists Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff announced that registered nurse Jacquie Petrusma will become the Minister for …
Leading pharmacists lauded
Five outstanding pharmacists have been recognised for their commitment to excellence in pharmacy practice The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has presented its 2024 Queensland Excellence Awards in Brisbane, with the …
Funding CSO 鈥榚ssential鈥�: NPSA
Talks are continuing to secure new Pharmaceutical Wholesalers’ Agreement to future-proof the CSO聽 More than four months after the government announced that funding for the distribution of medicines through Community …
Allergies getting worse, say patients
A new study has taken a deep dive into how people with allergies keep their homes allergen-free (or not) 鈥� but also shines a light on their anxiety New consumer …
Last chance to reward innovation
Nominations will close this Friday for the 2024 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award We’re in the final week for receiving nominations for the UTS 2024 Innovative Pharmacist of …
Methadone services underfunded: pollie
Federal government urged to boost funding for pharmacies that are delivering methadone to patients in need聽 Pharmacists providing methadone services are doing so at a financial cost to their businesses, …
Chemist Warehouse expands global footprint
Discounter opens first 鈥渟uperstore鈥� in the Middle East聽 Chemist Warehouse is continuing its network of close to 600 stores worldwide, with the opening of a new outlet in the United …
The week in review
The pharmacist workforce shortage (especially in hospitals), legislation on interstate scripts and the cap on HMRs all came under the spotlight this week In Tasmania, health minister Guy Barnett announced …