Work & the workplace
‘Racists are way too emboldened in this country’
Pharmacist target of discriminatory sign posted outside suburban store The profession and community have shown support for a Sydney-based pharmacy owner after a sign saying “no Asian slum-city in St …
Unacceptable risk in violence against retail workers
“No one should fear for their life while stacking shelves and serving customers” Senate told Australian retail workers, including pharmacy staff, are facing “an unacceptable rise in violence and aggression” …
‘Fluctuating demand’ strains supply
Manufacturing issues a major cause of drug shortages worldwide, scoping review finds Causes of drug shortages include manufacturing issues, fluctuating demand and market forces, poor supply chain management, political and …
‘You’re gambling with patient safety,’ union tells Qld Health
Pharmacists and their colleagues are planning strike action on Friday following an “unacceptable” offer from Queensland Health The United Workers Union says that its members have overwhelmingly voted to take …
‘Adult age equals adult wage’
Senator calls for end to junior rates for “hardworking young Australians” Moves to end pay disparities between young adults and other workers “will be of benefit not only for those …
Overseas-trained pharmacists seek fairer pathway
Petition calls for the Australian Pharmacy Council to introduce a renewal process to extend the validity of KAPS/OPRA qualifications The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) is being urged to “reconsider the …
Department extends eNRMC conformance deadline
Software vendors are being given an additional six weeks’ grace to ensure Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) are conformant The implementation rollout of electronic prescribing eNRMC systems is being …
Opportunities in underserviced areas: Twomey
There are good clinical and commercial opportunities in pharmacy, but young pharmacists need to look for them, the Guild’s national president says Early career pharmacists are being urged to step …
Demand outstrips supply for community pharmacists
Data from Jobs and Skills Australia shows community pharmacists continue to be in short supply across all jurisdictions Pharmacists will remain on Australia’s Occupation Shortage List, despite historic numbers being …
Women in pharmacy face systemic and structural challenges
Workplace safety, insufficient work-life balance and barriers to leadership listed among issues facing women in pharmacy, an international report reveals Close to 50% of female pharmacists around the world have …
Is Australia over-promising and under-delivering for overseas pharmacists?
Limited intern opportunities are hampering overseas pharmacists’ from joining the pharmacy workforce, Guild leader says Record numbers of overseas-trained pharmacists are looking to bring their skills and experience to Australia, …
‘Pharmacy profession should reflect the communities it serves’
Pharmacists “are doing great things to invest in closing the gap”, but the profession has more work to do to boost Indigenous representation, Guild president says Data from the Pharmacy …