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Pharmacists underutilised in chronic pain
Thursday | Jul 24 2025THE National Pain Report 2025 - Pain Takes A Nation, was released this week by peak consumer body Chronic Pain Australia, tying in with National Pain Week from 21-27 Jul.
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Inaugural PCHS Elevate success
Thursday | Jul 24 2025THE Symbion Pharmacy Choice healthSAVE (PCHS) group held its inaugural pharmacist and retail training event, Elevate, on 04 Jul in Sydney.
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PSA names national vaccination champion
Wednesday | Jul 23 2025MELBOURNE community pharmacist Anna Theophilos (pictured) has been chosen by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) as its inaugural 'Vaccination Ambassador' following a month-long nationwide search (PD 16 Jun).
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Scripty marks one year of ASL
Wednesday | Jul 23 2025OEXA, the company behind the Scripty app, is celebrating one year of Active Script List (ASL), a boon for patients managing multiple medications (see page three).
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Patients’ perspective on eScripts and tracking apps
Wednesday | Jul 23 2025PHARMACY Daily invited Senior Editor and Advocacy Manager Rosemary Ainley, from patient-support group GHLF Australia, to discuss a topic from the perspective of patients.
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IPA outlines community-first approach
Tuesday | Jul 22 2025OVER 100 pharmacists from around the country gathered in Sydney yesterday for the start of the Independent Pharmacies Australia (IPA) Pharmacist Academy, a new education conference designed to equip pharmacists with advanced clinical, business and leadership skills to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
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WA pilot applications open
Tuesday | Jul 22 2025PHARMACISTS across Western Australia can now apply to enrol in the state's Enhanced Access Community Pharmacy Pilot to train and provide a wider range of treatment for everyday conditions.
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Banner battle: TWC, DCO on top
Monday | Jul 21 2025TERRYWHITE Chemmart (TWC) is now the largest pharmacy group by store count, with most growth coming from other outlets joining its banner, according to a new report from IQVIA on pharmacy banner switching.
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RMMR, MHR “missing link”
Monday | Jul 21 2025MEDICATION management specialist Meditrax has created a technology platform that enables Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs) and Home Medication Reviews (HMRs) to be uploaded directly to My Health Record (MHR), allowing healthcare providers across different settings to access the information as needed.
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Burnout emerges as key workforce issue
Friday | Jul 18 2025The Australian Pharmacy Leaders Forum (APLF), which was hosted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) and took place in Canberra this week, has affirmed its commitment to "attracting, engaging, and retaining a pharmacy workforce that is equipped to meet Australia's evolving health needs".
