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 …
Two wheels: the next big thing
The next thing can be as simple as something that makes it easier to carry your luggage, or it could be something totally high tech. We won’t know till it’s …
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 …
Boosting access to vaccination
Health organisations are calling for change to improve Australia鈥檚 lagging adult vaccination uptake and poor access to vaccines, particularly for leading respiratory diseases such as RSV. Sheshtyn Paola reports KEY …
PDL director election results announced
Following recent director elections for South Australia/Northern Territory and Queensland, PDL announces Paula Kwan and Bruce Elliot as the new directors on the PDL Board. Paula Kwan has been elected …
Accessing AJP.com.au: trouble shooting tips
Here are some tips from our experts to help readers if they are having trouble staying logged in to our website We have recently had some inquiries from readers who …
Demand likely to out strip supply in 2025
Aspiring pharmacy owners urged to 鈥済et in early鈥� with 2025 expected to be a quiet year for business sales聽 Limited numbers of community pharmacies are likely to come on the …
TGA rebuffs Covid vax misinformation
Regulator moves to reassure consumers of the safety of Covid-19 vaccinations聽 The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a statement rejecting media reports suggesting Covid-19 vaccines have been contaminated with …
Script relief for Tasmanians 鈥� especially those with ADHD
A 鈥渟ource of frustration鈥� for pharmacists and patients is being addressed with an amendment to the state Poisons Act The Tasmanian government is amending the Poisons Act 1971 to allow …
Pharmacist care top for value: NAB
Pharmacists number one for delivering value for money healthcare, report reveals聽 Data from the latest National Australia Bank (NAB) Health Insights Report released today shows patients see pharmacy as offering …
Pharmacy鈥檚 鈥榳ave of violence鈥�
Drug 鈥渆xperimenters鈥� fuel crime, salaries plummet in comparison to other professionals, and the vexed issue of penalty rates arises 鈥� is the sector having a 70s Summer? Many of the …
鈥楾he guilt of turning patients away is eating me up鈥�
Pharmacists are calling for changes to the current HMR caps, as well as fair pay and telehealth options Consultant pharmacists are calling for the caps on HMRs to be removed …