by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 28, 2015 | Distance Selling Pharmacy, PNA
Despite the exception from the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) for new Distance Selling Pharmacy contracts, the application process is a tricky one and unless every detail is thought through you could be opening yourself up to representations being made against...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 27, 2015 | Blog
So how do you do your bona fides checks on new customers and new suppliers? Do you know where your medicines are being exported to or ending up and what responsibilities do you have? News this week of the FDA sending marshalls into a pharmaceuticals company and...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 27, 2015 | Blog
As pharmacies grow and become starter and integrate technology into the dispensing process, robotics pharmacies like Willach will continue to grow. Statistics released this week from Willach show that they are on track to have 800 systems installed in Australia by...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 27, 2015 | Blog
As some vaccinations moved to delivery through the community pharmacy network, GP groups are vocal in opposing such a move. Doctors are on record stating that pharmacists were not trained for appropriate counselling and what to do in the event of adverse reactions. ...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 20, 2015 | Blog
In a recent Government tender for a report on the National Medical Stockpile, the Government has stated that all data must remain within the boundaries of Australia. National security was cited as the main issue. Therefore, tenderers would need to consider where...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 20, 2015 | Blog
As usage of e-cigarettes rise and they are continually being marketed as a method to aid quitting, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has issued a statement stating there is “insufficient evidence” whether the devices helped people quit or were...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 20, 2015 | Blog
The drug ‘Ice’ is all over the news here in Australia as recent figures show a doubling in its use over the last 12 months. It is a destructive highly addictive amphetamine and concern is a point where appropriate funding is being sought within the budget to protect...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 13, 2015 | Blog
The current system in Australian for patients on OMT is a user pays system and there is currently talk to suggest that by providing a free service to patients would boost adherence. There are reports that many patients often forego their daily treatment for other...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 13, 2015 | Blog
In Australia, pharmaceutical product exports have dropped $1.4b since 2012 yet the nation has a skilled labour force, existing infrastructure and a reputation for safe manufacturing. How as a nation are we not competitive? Are we not entrepreneurial? Are we the...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Apr 13, 2015 | Blog
And so it goes on … the public outcry to the community pharmacy regulations is under question. Whilst nearly all within the industry oppose any potential changes there are many external parties endorsing such change. Many of those pushing for change particularly like...
