Work & the workplace
Ahead of the pack
Panadol manufacturer aiming for a 鈥渟mooth transition鈥� as new pack sizes to roll out in pharmacies in coming weeks, with larger packs to soon go behind the counter With legislative …
鈥楾his was potential disaster that was averted鈥�
Pharmacists and GPs can collaborate for good patient outcomes but should avoid talking in a 鈥渄erogatory manner鈥� about each other, urges leading pharmacist An experienced pharmacist and a GP have …
Workforce shortages easing 鈥� in some areas
Demand for pharmacists continues to outstrip supply in most jurisdictions, the latest Occupation Shortage List shows聽 Pharmacists remain on the Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation Shortage List (OSL), despite record …
鈥業 won’t work for a pharmacy that sells vapes鈥�
Pharmacists 鈥渃annot be compelled to stock or supply therapeutic vapes鈥� after regulations changed this month, according to the TGA鈥攁nd many are choosing not to As of 1 October, vapes with …
Data shows benefits of PBS co-pay cuts: Twomey
Guild continues push for further reductions to the PBS general co-payment聽 Representatives from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia are lobbying both sides of parliament to lower the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme …
鈥榃e aren鈥檛 stocking them鈥�
Pharmacists reject S3 vapes ‘en masse’ as new reforms roll out, but government maintains pharmacists are on board Pharmacists are 鈥減repared to help Australians quit vaping鈥�, Health Minister Mark Butler …
One ‘like’ can send medication viral
Social media platforms are creating headaches for regulators, with posts highlighting the effects of medications fueling surging demand for prescription products, pharmacist warns聽 Medicines regulators are struggling to detect and …
State plans real-time monitoring reforms
Regulator to get 鈥渋mproved powers鈥� to ensure pharmacists and prescribers use real-time monitoring systems appropriately聽 Legislation being proposed by the Victorian government will give the state鈥檚 health regulator increased powers …
Striking pharmacists need award that reflects reality: Simpson
As WA hospital pharmacists enter their second week of industrial action, AdPha warns that future care delivery is under threat Earlier this month (11 September 2024) Health Services Union WA …
Why the workforce shortfall will likely continue
Several changes need to be made in order to help prevent the shortfall in hospital pharmacists becoming worse, warns AdPha In its Pharmacy Forecast Australia 2024, Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha, …
‘We just don鈥檛 have room for you anywhere else鈥�
Discrimination against pharmacists based on maternity status could exacerbate the profession鈥檚 workforce issues, union warns聽 Women in the Australian pharmacy sector are reporting incidents of workplace discrimination based on their …
鈥業鈥檓 losing at least 10% of my staff each year鈥�
Pharmacists have spoken out about the lack of career and pay progression they face in WA hospitals, as ACTU secretary joins them for a stop work meeting Australian Council of …