Steve Hambleton

Nov 4, 2024 | ajp.com.au | Sheshtyn Paola |Edward A. Hatfield |Debbie Rigby |Steve Hambleton

New independent scope of practice report calls for removal of “inconsistent” barriers for pharmacists and makes 18 recommendations for change Pharmacists face barriers that limit their ability to practice to full scope including inconsistencies in funding, legislation and regulation, according to a new report handed down on Tuesday (5 Nov). The Unleashing the Potential ofThis content is restricted to registered users only.

Nov 4, 2024 | ajp.com.au | Sheshtyn Paola |Edward A. Hatfield |Debbie Rigby |Steve Hambleton

Pharmacist owner named one of nine individual Medicare Champions from across the country Laura Stewart, pharmacist and proprietor at Pharmacy 777 Karratha, WA, was named a Medicare Champion in the Stronger Medicare awards announced over the weekend (4 Nov). In Medicare’s 40th birthday year, the Stronger Medicare Awards recognise and honour the outstanding health professionalsThis content is restricted to registered users only.

Nov 29, 2023 | ajp.com.au | David Rowley |Breanna Friend |Gregory J. Kyle |Steve Hambleton

And Government re-opens thalidomide support program for those who missed out Thalidomide survivors, their families, loved ones and carers have received a “a full, unreserved and overdue apology” from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in an historical address to the Federal Parliament. At the same time the PM announced the government would be re-opening the existingThis content is restricted to registered users only.

Nov 29, 2023 | ajp.com.au | Nicholas O’Donoghue |Breanna Friend |Gregory J. Kyle |Steve Hambleton

Confidence in returning to the community pharmacy sector after taking a significant dip following the government’s 60-day dispensing announcement  Data from the latest University of Technology Sydney (UTS) pharmacy barometer survey reveals that community pharmacists’ confidence levels have soared in recent months.   After falling to a record low of 60.8 out of 200 inThis content is restricted to registered users only.

Nov 29, 2023 | ajp.com.au | Nicholas O’Donoghue |Breanna Friend |Gregory J. Kyle |Steve Hambleton

Government’s 60-day dispensing policy is being dubbed “an absolute disgrace” by Coalition  The Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, is facing accusation of failing to look after regional communities with Nationals MP, Kevin Hogan, slamming the 60-day dispensing policy.   Speaking in the House of Representatives, Hogan described Butler as “the third prizeThis content is restricted to registered users only.