Industry

The Interim Report of the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation (RPRR) arrived on 22 June and the world of pharmacy as we know it didn’t end. In fact, given the Federal Government’s 2017 Budget announcements on location rules...

An Australian study indicates pharmacists should play a larger role in identifying and resolving drug-related problems (DRPs) as part of a collaborative general practice team. A University of Technology Sydney study looked at six pharmacists that were co-located with GPs...

Community pharmacists in Victoria have less than three months to ensure they have an active connection with a Prescription Exchange Service (PES), so they can meet their obligations under the incoming SafeScript initiative. Public consultation on the state’s real-time prescription...

Buying expensive robotics could seem a counterintuitive way to boost profitability while increasing customer interactions but that is the promise of automated dispensing. Could your pharmacy benefit from automated dispensing? Purchasing an automated dispensing cabinet might seem like a...

The dearth of women in senior pharmacy positions is well documented. Can offering pharmacists better support during maternity leave help correct the imbalance? Just four hours after giving birth to her first child, Kate Carnell got up, walked out of...

In this new regular series, AP is delving into the medicine catalogues of pharmacists of days past, to unearth often surprising remedies, like selling cigarettes for asthmatic children. Long before Camels became the doctor's cigarette of choice, asthmatics were being...

The use of My Health Record is expected to ramp up in 2018, so how can pharmacists make sure they are properly prepared, and what benefits can they expect? Every pharmacist knows the challenges of operating in an information vacuum. Despite...

In February, the Federal Government substantially increased responsibilities around personal data for businesses who handle it, with healthcare providers given particular focus. So what does the new privacy regime mean on the ground? As a pharmacy owner in 2018, you’ve...

In the August 2017 edition of Australian Pharmacist (page 10), I provided background on the regulatory scheme for cultivation and manufacture of medicinal cannabis, import of bulk-sponsored supplies and scheduling of cannabis substances. This article provides information on patient access...

Kiama – on the NSW South Coast – has welcomed Australia’s first fully-branded Health Destination Pharmacy. Servicing a population of around 22,000 people, the Kiama Health Destination Pharmacy – located in the heart of town – has generated strong interest...