Australian Journal of Pharmacy - AJP

07/11/2024

After an eight-month inquiry, the chief competition regulator has had its final say on whether Sigma's proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse would “substantially lessen competition” in the retail pharmacy market.

After an eight-month inquiry, the chief competition regulator has had its final say on whether the merger would “substantially lessen competition” in the retail pharmacy market The competition watchdog has ...

06/11/2024

Got a gastrointestinal pain-related question for our panel? A/Prof Treasure McGuire and Dr Brett MacFarlane discuss GI, including differential diagnosis, red-flag symptoms and interventions | 8PM AEDT 13/11 | REGISTER here: https://ajp.com.au/.../the-pharmacists-role-in-managing.../

05/11/2024

New independent scope of practice report calls for removal of “inconsistent” barriers for pharmacists and makes 18 recommendations for change.

New independent scope of practice report calls for removal of “inconsistent” barriers for pharmacists and makes 18 recommendations for change Pharmacists face barriers that limit their ability to practice to ...

04/11/2024

Professional Pharmacists Australia is calling on the Fair Work Commission to back a 14% pay increase for pharmacists, as part of the Gender Undervaluation - Priority Awards Review

Australian Private Hospitals Industry Association’s opposition to increasing the Pharmacy Industry Award is “a kick in the face” for pharmacists, union says Professional Pharmacists Australia is called for a 14% ...

01/11/2024

“The HMR program is treated and funded as if it was a hobby and not a full time career pathway,” says one pharmacist, and another highlights the importance of speaking out.

“The HMR program is treated and funded as if it was a hobby and not a full time career pathway,” says one pharmacist, and another highlights the importance of speaking ...

24/10/2024

The deadline for nominations for the UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year Award has been extended to Friday 8 November 2024, with the winner to be announced at the 2024 Pharmacy Prize Ceremony later in the month.

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 ...

24/10/2024

Hear Dr Treasure McGuire and Dr Brett MacFarlane discuss everything GI pain-related, including differential diagnosis, red-flag symptoms and interventions | REGISTER here: https://ajp.com.au/events/the-pharmacists-role-in-managing-gastrointestinal-pain/

21/10/2024

Nominations will close this Friday (25 October) for the 2024 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award

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 ...

16/10/2024

Pharmacists and GPs can collaborate for good patient outcomes but should avoid talking in a “derogatory manner” about each other, urges leading pharmacist

Pharmacists and GPs can collaborate for good patient outcomes but should avoid talking in a “derogatory manner” about each other, urges leading pharmacist An experienced pharmacist and a GP have ...

14/10/2024

Is Australia's pharmacy workforce shortage easing? The 2024 Occupation Shortage List shows that at least one jurisdiction has enough pharmacists to meet the profession's demands.

Demand for pharmacists continues to outstrip supply in most jurisdictions, the latest Occupation Shortage List shows Pharmacists remain on the Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation Shortage List (OSL), despite record ...

09/10/2024

CPD activity now available: learn about the pharmacotherapy options available in Australia for obesity management and their efficacy and safety, to better support your patients on their treatment journey

This webinar aims to provide pharmacists with a comprehensive understanding of overweight and obesity, including its prevalence, health consequences, diagnosis and management. Gain expert knowledge from Professor John Dixon on ...

01/10/2024

Sigma Healthcare has offered to enter into an undertaking that would allow Amcal Pharmacy and Discount Drug Stores franchisees to walk away from the wholesaler's brands, to get the green light from the ACCC for its proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse.

The ACCC has pushed back the proposed date for announcing its review findings pending feedback from stakeholders regarding the proposed undertaking.

ACCC pushes back announcing a decision on Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse by a fortnight for further consultation Amcal and Discount Drug Store franchisees will be allowed to ...

24/09/2024

‘Thank you for all the crucial work that you do’
Stakeholders are marking by highlighting evolving roles and supporting current ones.

Stakeholders are marking World Pharmacists’ Day by highlighting evolving roles and supporting current ones This year’s theme is “Pharmacists: Meeting global health needs”. Pharmaceutical Society of Australia national president Associate ...

19/09/2024

Gain a comprehensive understanding of overweight and obesity, including its prevalence, health consequences, diagnosis and management with Professor John Dixon on weight management guidelines and pharmacological intervention as an adjunct to lifestyle changes, and pharmacist Dr Irene Um

Professor John Dixon and experienced pharmacist Dr Irene Um discuss the growing health concern of overweight and obesity and its pharmacological management 25 September 2024 | 7-8.00PM AEST This webinar ...

18/09/2024

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Ahpra and the Boards have issued a statement in which they are very aware that health professionals are affected by the current cost of living crisis. Four have frozen their fees for 2024-25, but the Pharmacy Board is not among them.

The National Boards have announced their annual fees, saying they continue to minimise fee increases Ahpra and the Boards have issued a statement in which they are very aware that ...

17/09/2024

Businesses and government agencies reported 527 data breaches to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner in the first half of 2024 - the highest number since December 2020 - with healthcare once again the top sector for notifiable breaches

Health service providers continue to be Australia’s largest source of notifiable data breaches Businesses and government agencies reported 527 data breaches to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner in ...

16/09/2024

Expert insights on the pharmacological management of overweight and obesity - join Professor John Dixon and experienced pharmacist Dr Irene Um for a discussion on the growing health concern of overweight and obesity and its pharmacological management

Professor John Dixon and experienced pharmacist Dr Irene Um discuss the growing health concern of overweight and obesity and its pharmacological management 25 September 2024 | 7-8.00PM AEST This webinar ...

13/09/2024

“Winners never quit, and quitters never win,” Anthony Tassone tells our latest podcast that The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 8CPA negotiating team was relentless in its pursuit of a sustainable deal for the sector

“Winners never quit, and quitters never win,” Anthony Tassone tells our latest podcast that the Guild’s 8CPA negotiating team was relentless in its pursuit of a sustainable deal for the ...