Getting the message across, with care
While social media and online marketing of your pharmacy services are now essential information tools, they can lead to potentially damaging issues. We seek expert views on how to carefully …
Communication is a core clinical skill
Effective communication is a core pharmacy professional competency, directly linked to patient safety, therapeutic outcomes and professional conduct In pharmacy, sound clinical knowledge is essential—but this alone is not enough. …
Building for a rosy future
The debate over pharmacist prescribing and a preview of other topics in our June issue “There will be bodies in the streets!” “Their fridges aren’t good enough to store the …
The top 10
The shock twists and turns of the Infinity Pharmacy saga dominated our readers interest over the last month These were the most read stories on our website between 10 April …
Looking into the budget for business
A glance at some of the business measures in the 2026/27 Federal Budget Here are some of the key business-related measures outlined by the government in the 2026 Federal Budget, …
A shortage no more
TGA announces a feared clonidine shortage is no longer on the cards A forecast shortage of Catapres (clonidine) 150 mcg tablets is no longer expected to occur, the Therapeutic Goods …
‘Early warning’ on added workload with prescribing
No sign of burnout among prescribing pharmacists in NZ, but a ‘notable proportion’ show evidence of ‘overextension’ A study of New Zealand’s registered prescribing pharmacists has revealed that none of …
Are you ready to vaccinate?
Regulator issues reminder on vaccination compliance requirements as winter season looms The inspectors from the Victorian Pharmacy Authority (VPA) have issued a timely reminder to pharmacists and pharmacy owners on …
A half century of exploration and learning
As the annual PSA Refresher Conference begins its 50th journey, we take a look back at the history of this unique pharmacy educational institution This month will see the 50th …
Which opportunities should we be seizing?
A range of opportunities are now available for those seeking to expand or change their careers, and to enhance their business. But how do you choose which path to follow? …
Regulate infant formula marketing: AMA
Medical group calls for tighter controls over the promotion of infant formula, including in pharmacies The Australian Medical Association (AMA) wants retailers to be included in mandatory infant formula marketing …
A notice on newsletters dates
An update for readers on our newsletter schedule over the Anzac Day weekend I wanted to notify our readers that there will not be our usual Saturday newsletter issues this …