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UTI pilot decision a step forward in pharmacy prescribing

Chloe Hava - July 13, 2022

Industry

Queensland pharmacies that took part in the 2-year Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot – Queensland can continue indefinitely.

New TG cushions the blow of ABX shortages

Chloe Hava - June 28, 2023

Clinical

A new Therapeutic Guidelines summary table, ensures patients can receive appropriate treatments when first-line options are unavailable.

New FIP report on pharmacy vaccinations around the world

Ann Winkle MPS - August 12, 2020

Pharmacy vaccinations offer almost 1.8 billion people around the world the possibility of being vaccinated.

Industry

Pharmacy-based vaccinations have grown by nearly 30% globally since 2016, according to a recent survey from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

How to deal with stress in the pharmacy

Ruth Cooper - May 13, 2020

Industry

Two experts set out how to deal with patient and pharmacist anxiety over myriad recent changes.

Advancing your impact in diabetes education

Angelica Rostov - May 11, 2018

Clinical

Accredited pharmacist and Credentialed Diabetes Educator Angelica Rostov details how pharmacists can advance their diabetes education. The following changes are now in place for those...

Bill Horsfall is one of Australia’s oldest working pharmacists

Jonathan Bradley - November 18, 2020

People

Bill Horsfall PhC FPS at 84 is one of Australia’s oldest working pharmacists. Over the past 60 years, he’s been involved in hospital and...

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7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

7.00 am	Training time Unit Physical Training Session (PT) at Base Gym, a group-orientated fitness session comprising a mixture of cardiovascular and strength exercises.
9.00pm	Clinical care Assisting Amberley Defence Health Facility (Garrison), which is like a big GP clinic, with clinical pharmacy duties. This includes management of pharmaceutical accounts and dispensing medicines such as longer term prescription repeats for management of chronic health conditions and over-the-counter products for acute colds, headaches, aches and pains etc. Also use this time for management and clinical governance of expeditionary health kits.
12.00pm	Lunch break Pause for lunch at Mess (dining facility), which also provides an opportunity to network with other base personnel. Food is always great and prepared by in-house Air Force chefs! I love their curries.
2-5pm	End-of-day planning Command briefing on the next series of upcoming expeditionary health tasks and priorities, which can include requests for health support in a wide variety of locations both within Australia and overseas. Respond to a Short Notice to Move task involving the provision of pharmaceuticals and/or health material (medical equipment).
7.00pm	Wind down Like a true pharmacist I’ve been re-watching Ozark on Netflix, about a financial planner who turns money launderer for a drug cartel. Otherwise, I support the current sporting series – most recently celebrating Brisbane Heat winning the Big Bash League cricket competition!

​Pharmacists are already getting involved

Pilot services

1. Disposal of Schedule 8 medicines

2. How to save a life with naloxone

3. B12 deficiency

4. Cannabis drug interactions

5. Immediate-release melatonin for jet lag

How else can I gain CPD credits?

More bang for your buck

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

​Pharmacists are already getting involved

Pilot services

1. Disposal of Schedule 8 medicines

2. How to save a life with naloxone

3. B12 deficiency

4. Cannabis drug interactions

5. Immediate-release melatonin for jet lag

How else can I gain CPD credits?

More bang for your buck

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

​Pharmacists are already getting involved

Pilot services

1. Disposal of Schedule 8 medicines

2. How to save a life with naloxone

3. B12 deficiency

4. Cannabis drug interactions

5. Immediate-release melatonin for jet lag

How else can I gain CPD credits?

More bang for your buck

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Tell us about your career as a military pharmacist?

Why is the military a good career path for pharmacists?

Was your catch-up with colleagues at the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brisbane last year valuable?

Thoughts on the future of pharmacy in the Defence Force?

​Pharmacists are already getting involved

Pilot services

1. Disposal of Schedule 8 medicines

2. How to save a life with naloxone

3. B12 deficiency

4. Cannabis drug interactions

5. Immediate-release melatonin for jet lag

How else can I gain CPD credits?

More bang for your buck

Children are undervaccinated and frequently hospitalised. How can this cohort be reached?

What are the new ATAGI recommendations in 2024?

Does the NIPVIP program extend to aged and disability care?

Can the influenza vaccine be co-administered with newer vaccines on the market?

What do I need to know about NIPVIP claims for influenza vaccines?

Final tips for boosting vaccine uptake

Why choose pharmacy?

What led you to the military?

Pharmacists are already getting involved

3. B₁₂deficiency

Pharmacists are already getting involved

3. B₁₂deficiency

Pharmacists are already getting involved

3. B₁₂deficiency

Pharmacists are already getting involved

3. B₁₂deficiency