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1 month ago | 
ajp.com.au | Ian Jacobi |Mark Hutchings |Megan Haggan |Sheshtyn Paola
PDL professional officers define the types of ‘wrong patient’ error, discuss real in-pharmacy scenarios and share risk management strategies 15 April 2025 | 7.00-8.00PM AEST What are some common ways in which ‘wrong patient’ errors can appear in practice? What are some key contributing factors to these incidents? What resources are available to support pharmacistsThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
ajp.com.au | Nicholas O’Donoghue |Erin Michelle Threlfall |James Tsaoucis |Ian Jacobi
Medics to ‘fight’ Doctor of Pharmacy title AMA warns Doctor of Pharmacy title could confuse patients and risk safety Australia’s medical profession is voicing its opposition to… ACCC announces Chemist Warehouse/Sigma merger decision After an eight-month inquiry, the chief competition regulator has had its final say on whether the merger would “substantially lessen… ‘The guilt of turning patients away is eating me up’ Pharmacists are calling for changes to the current HMR caps, as well as fair...
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
ajp.com.au | Debbie Rigby |Ian Jacobi |Ben Wishaw |Siya Etzebeth
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Irritable bowel syndrome: low-dose antidepressant improves symptoms Low dose of amitriptyline (10mg daily for 6 months) improves overall symptoms and abdominal pain of irritable bowel syndrome compared to placebo. In the ATLANTIS trial, low-dose amitriptyline was safe, and well tolerated. BMJ 2024;385:q871. Generating and translating evidenceThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
ajp.com.au | Kate Cowling |Jeremy Elias |Ian Jacobi |Nicholas O’Donoghue
The wholesaler’s shares have rallied, but analysts are unsure of future upside for investors The Sigma Healthcare share price had its best day in more than three months, after dipping when the competition watchdog raised concerns about its proposed Chemist Warehouse (CWH) merger. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) produced a Statement of IssuesThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
ajp.com.au | Jeremy Elias |Ian Jacobi |Nicholas O’Donoghue
A boy who robbed two pharmacies in two days has escaped conviction The Supreme Court of Tasmania has heard the case of a 15-year-old boy identified only as HJR, who committed a string of armed robberies including targeting two pharmacies in and near Hobart. In October 2023, he went to a convenience store wearing aThis content is restricted to registered users only. If you have already registered on the AJP website please login below, Or you can Register for free.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
ajp.com.au | Nicholas O’Donoghue |Jeremy Elias |Ian Jacobi
Increased funding secured – including $2.11 billion in new fees – as part of the 8CPA are being welcomed by pharmacy owners a senior Guild official says After 15 months of grappling with the potential impacts of 60-day dispensing the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) has delivered a “much-needed shot in the arm” for theThis content is restricted to registered users only. If you have already registered on the AJP website please login below, Or you can Register for free.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
ajp.com.au | Jeremy Elias |Ian Jacobi |Nicholas O’Donoghue
Federal Court proceedings have been initiated over the alleged importation and supply of unapproved Covid-19 RATs Queensland-based company, Key Promotional Products Pty Ltd (KPP) and the husband of the firm’s director are facing Federal Court action relating to the supply of unapproved Covid-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs). The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced itThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
ajp.com.au | Jeremy Elias |Ian Jacobi |Nicholas O’Donoghue
The Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement will provide the profession with opportunities to play a greater role in the provision of healthcare, Bruce Annabel says AJP Podcast presenter Carlene McMaugh talks with pharmacy business consultant and AJP columnist, Bruce Annabel, about the 8CPA, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia's Strategic Agreement on Pharmacist Professional Practice, and theThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
ajp.com.au | Megan Haggan |Ian Jacobi |Paul Sapardanis |Nicholas O’Donoghue
TerryWhite Chemmart has named its best and brightest at a gala event held as part of the brands’ Masterclass education event on the Gold Coast Ruthanne Jaja of TerryWhite Chemmart Macquarie Street was named Pharmacist of the Year 2024. Over 600 TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacists and pharmacy professionals from across Australia celebrated Jaja’s accomplishment, along withThis content is restricted to registered users only.
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Jun 4, 2024 | 
ajp.com.au | Ian Jacobi |Anthony Tassone |Ben Wishaw |Nicholas O’Donoghue
Star Discount Chemist has joined the Jodi lee Foundation to help prevent bowel cancer through a new Round Up campaign Patients making purchases in store at Star Discount Chemist outlets are being encouraged to round up their change during June. According to the two organisations, the incidence of bowel cancer has risen 266% in theThis content is restricted to registered users only. If you have already registered on the AJP website please login below, Or you can Register for free.
