Paul Sapardanis

1 week ago | ajp.com.au | Jay Cutler |Paul Sapardanis |Henry Briskin |Michael Khoo

“From systemic erasure in medical education to outright discrimination in our care settings” – LGBTQIA+ patients face a lot of barriers to care and medicines access, says one pharmacist advocating in this space “LGBTQIA patients often face fear of judgement, misgendering or having to show up in discomfort when they have to educate their ownThis 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.

4 weeks ago | ajp.com.au | Paul Sapardanis |Peter Allen |Peter Van Allen |James Tsaoucis |Megan Haggan

Long-awaited pay rise for award pharmacists, Chemist Warehouse franchisees hit sell again and the AI promise in healthcare were among the stories that had pharmacists talking this week It was a 'historic day' on Wednesday, when the Fair Work Commission said pharmacists would get a 14.1% pay rise over three years, the Health Services UnionThis 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.

1 month ago | ajp.com.au | Megan Haggan |Alex Fitzgerald |Ben Wishaw |Paul Sapardanis

A new initiative is expected to trial medication safety rounds in aged care homes to prevent medication-induced harm and improve resident care The new study, led by the University of South Australia, is intended to equip pharmacists, nurses, and aged care workers with the tools to identify medication issues early and develop safe action plansThis 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.

1 month ago | ajp.com.au | Ben Wishaw |Paul Sapardanis |Michael Khoo |Megan Haggan

The Australian Pharmacy Council has announced the consultation approach for the Pharmacist Capability Framework This consultation will be undertaken on behalf of the Pharmacy Board of Australia, it says. The Framework, announced by the Board in late 2024, will describe the capabilities of a newly registered pharmacist who is adaptable to future practice change. ItThis content is restricted to registered users only.

1 month ago | ajp.com.au | Chris Brooker |Paul Sapardanis |Michael Khoo |Vincent Chua

A leading vaginal gel will remain as a Pharmacist Only medicine, the TGA rules, while products containing deadly nightshade will be restricted to use in young children A move to reschedule astrodrimer sodium vaginal gels for the treatment, relief and prevention of bacterial vaginosis has been rejected by the TGA's regulatory committee. The recently releasedThis content is restricted to registered users only.