Australian Journal of Pharmacy - AJP

20/12/2024

Funding for a range of pharmacy programs that was set to expire at the end of the current financial year will continue in 2025/26 and beyond, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says

Future of pharmacy programs secured with Department confirming funding beyond 30 June 2025 Funding for a range of pharmacy programs that was set to expire at the end of the ...

19/12/2024

Government announces $4.2 billion Pharmacy Wholesaler Agreement to “ensure medicines stay cheaper and on pharmacy shelves”

Government announces $4.2 billion Pharmacy Wholesaler Agreement to “ensure medicines stay cheaper and on pharmacy shelves” Community Service Obligation (CSO) wholesalers will see a 34% increase in funding from the ...

18/12/2024

If you enjoy a long career in pharmacy you may receive a regulatory notification at some point. When you do, what should you do next? Sign up for webinar feat. Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra, PDL & Pharmacists' Support Service - PSS | 05/02/25
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17/12/2024

"The combination of Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare makes strong commercial sense and represents a compelling opportunity," Chemist Warehouse CEO, Jack Gance, said in a letter to shareholders included in the merger scheme booklet.

Sigma and Chemist Warehouse schedule EGMs for merger votes on 29 January 2025 Shareholders are being urged to back Chemist Warehouse’s (CWH's) proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare, with Jack Gance ...

11/12/2024

Speaking during a webinar earlier this week Pharmacy Guild National President - Trent Twomey told pharmacy students and pharmacists that the introduction of the 'Doctor of Pharmacy' title was "recognition and respect that - quite frankly - you deserve".

Green light for Doctor of Pharmacy an acknowledgement of the “very special place” the profession holds in the healthcare system, Guild leader says The introduction of the Doctor of Pharmacy ...

03/12/2024

LAST CHANCE! Ask Dr Brett MacFarlane about allergic rhinitis in kids and its effective management - register now for webinar this Wed 04/12/24: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3817313864729/WN_5f3QGenWTIGZxe82PSA1fQ

02/12/2024

Introducing Australian pharmacy's

We present our readers’ nominations for pharmacy’s advanced practice pioneers When we decided to seek our readers’ views on who they thought had played a significant role in the pioneering ...

01/12/2024

Pharmacists will have a key role to play in efforts to eliminate bloodborne viruses and STIs Pharmacy Guild National President - Trent Twomey says

Collaborative whole-of-health-system effort, with pharmacists playing a key role, will be key to eliminating bloodborne viruses and STIs, writes Guild national president, Professor Trent Twomey In 2015, The Hon Michael ...

25/11/2024

'Very practical advice, easy to remember from this very good presentation' - NOW available on demand CPD-accredited webinar (with thanks to our survey respondent!)

This webinar provides pharmacists with a comprehensive overview of abdominal pain—one of the most common health conditions in Australia—and its various presentations and causes. Our panellists share their deep knowledge ...

21/11/2024

Opposition MPs urge the federal government to address the nation’s “dire” rural health workforce shortages, with former Rural Health Minister, Dr David Gillespie telling the House of Representatives "we need more pharmacists".

Government urged to address the nation’s “dire” rural health workforce shortages Opposition MPs are calling on Mark Butler the Minister for Health and Aged Care to “advance rural generalist ...

20/11/2024

Graduates of a new Level 9 Extended Masters of Pharmacy degree will earn the title of Doctor of Pharmacy, Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler MP announced at The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Annual Parliamentary Dinner in Canberra on Tuesday night.

New extended Masters qualification will allow pharmacy graduates to use ‘Doctor’ title Graduates of a new Level 9 Extended Masters of Pharmacy degree will earn the title of Doctor of ...

19/11/2024

The Product Information (PI) for Phenergan will soon change to extend a contraindication from children under two years to children under six years of age, with an amendment to dosing.

Promethazine hydrochloride should not be given to children under six, warns TGA following investigations The Product Information (PI) for Phenergan will soon change to extend a contraindication from children less ...

19/11/2024

FREE CPD-accredited webinar | Dr Brett MacFarlane discusses the negative effects of allergic rhinitis on children’s quality of life, shares knowledge & skills in its effective management | 04/12/24 8-9pm AEDT | Register here: https://ajp.com.au/events/kids-allergy-is-allergic-rhinitis-ruining-their-best-days/

18/11/2024

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra's 2023/24 annual report shows overseas-trained pharmacists accounted for more than half of new registrations with the Pharmacy Board of Austral in the year to 30 June 2024.

Overseas-trained pharmacists accounted for more than half of all first-time registrations in 2023/24 Data from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) annual report for 2023/24 shows a significant increase ...

14/11/2024

Investors in the merged Sigma/Chemist Warehouse could start reaping the benefits from the retailer’s earnings late next year, but the outlook hinges on store number growth, one analyst says.

Investors in the merged Sigma/Chemist Warehouse could start reaping the benefits from the retailer’s earnings late next year, but the outlook hinges on store number growth, one analyst says ...

13/11/2024

It’s “critical” that pharmacy workers can get their jobs done in a safe environment, says Pharmacy Guild National President - Trent Twomey

It’s “critical” that pharmacy workers can get their jobs done in a safe environment, says Guild president A coalition of retail stakeholders including the Pharmacy Guild have banded together to ...

12/11/2024

Asset management firm, HMC Capital has cut its stake in Sigma Healthcare for the fourth time this year, to cash in on the ACCC's decision to green-light the wholesaler's merger with Chemist Warehouse

Major Sigma Healthcare shareholder, HMC Capital, is cashing in on its investment after the ACCC backed the wholesaler’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse Asset manager, HMC Capital, is continuing to ...

11/11/2024

Wesfarmers Health managing director Emily Amos warns the
's decision backing of 's merger with Chemist Warehouse will increase the corporatisation of community pharmacy

Wesfarmers Health forecasts increased corporatisation of community pharmacy The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC’s) green light to Sigma Healthcare’s merger with Chemist Warehouse (CWH) will have a major impact ...