Victoria’s SafeScript means changes for pharmacists
Community pharmacists in Victoria have less than three months to ensure they have an active connection with a Prescription Exchange Service (PES), so they...
A better pharmacy experience leads to increased medicine adherence, study shows
There is a link between the perceived quality of care provided by community pharmacists and patients’ adherence to prescribed medicine, new Australian research has shown.
How much fish oil is enough?
Many patients use fish oil in the hope of relief from inflammatory conditions or to reduce risks of cardiovascular disease. As non-prescription complementary medicines,...
Fair Work publishes gender undervaluation decision on pharmacist award
The Fair Work Commission’s Expert Panel for pay equity in the care and community sector has today issued its initial decision on the Gender-based undervaluation...
A year of growth for most
As 2019 draws to a close, seven pharmacists from around the country reflect on the year that was, and look to what 2020 has...
Facing the future of pharmacy
Pharmacists in Australia are now predominantly young and female, with 5–10 years’ experience and moving into leadership roles at a rate not previously seen in the profession.
