If trained pharmacists could undertake consultations for hormonal contraception, around 730,000 fewer GP consultations would be needed each year, new data shows Collectively, this would save women $23 million in out-of-pocket costs, according to an indepe... See more
The Tasmanian branch of the Pharmacy Guild has welcomed the state government’s announcement of successful recipients for extended hours care grants Grants have been delivered to local pharmacies in Strahan, Flinders Island and Nubeena, with other applicat... See more
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler accuses the Coalition of following One Nation’s lead on tobacco, as the Liberal Party says the pharmacy-only vapes model has failed “Australia’s tobacco wars have become a national organised crime crisis,” the Liberal P... See more
Queensland is reportedly experiencing a late-season surge in flu cases, prompting the Pharmacy Guild to appeal to the general public to be vaccinated Given the late flu spike, the Guild is urging Queenslanders to take advantage of the state Government’s F... See more
Pharmacists should be empowered to lead evidence-based pharmaceutical product selection, says their international body The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has released a new Statement of Policy which says pharmacists should be able to provid... See more
