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Exploring Opportunities at the APP 2025 Rural Pharmacy Forum: “Adapt, Embrace, Succeed”
In a bustling rural pharmacy nestled in the heart of Queensland, pharmacist Emma reflects on her journey through uncharted territories of expanded practice. Balancing patient care and team leadersh...
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Rural Health Month 2024: Shining a Spotlight on Rural Pharmacy in Australia
It was a crisp November morning when a small-town pharmacist, Sarah, opened the doors of her rural pharmacy, knowing her community depended on her for more than just prescriptions. From counselli...
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How Australian Pharmacies Are Transforming with Expanded Roles and Support Staff
As Australians increasingly rely on pharmacies for everyday health needs, community pharmacists are stepping up their services beyond dispensing medications. The Pharmacy Guild of Australia highl...
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A New Chapter for Australian Community Pharmacists: Standardisation and National Uniformity in Administering Medicines
Imagine you're a community pharmacist in a busy urban practice in Melbourne. The pharmacy hums with patients waiting to pick up prescriptions, receive advice, or get vaccinations. You’ve just fini...
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Revolutionising Healthcare: Perspectives from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia on Scope of Practice Review
As the healthcare landscape undergoes a paradigm shift, the 'Unleashing the Potential of Our Workforce – Scope of Practice Review' otherwise known as the Cormack Review, takes centre stage. In thi...
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Pharmacy's Response to the 2023 Intergenerational Report: A Path to Improved Healthcare
The release of the 2023 Intergenerational Report by the Australian government has sparked significant discussion within the healthcare sector. This report, which projects an increase in healthcare ...
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Additional $20 Payment for Community Pharmacies from the Victorian Government
It is already known that the Pharmacy UTI Pilot will benefit the community. But, did you know that pharmacies will also receive incentives when they render this Pilot service? The Pharmacy Guil...
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Community Pharmacies Open Longer on Weekends, More Care for Patients in NT
The Northern Territory Government paved more ways for patients across the Territory to receive medical care from community pharmacists. These steps include the provision of more vaccinations an...
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UTI Pharmacy Pilot is Now Permanent in Queensland
Last September 30, 2022, was a historic day for Australians residing in Queensland, especially for women’s healthcare, as the UTI Pharmacy Pilot was finally made permanent. This means that star...
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