One of the greatest opportunities open to Australian registered pharmacists is the ability to purchase your own pharmacy business. Owning…
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INSIGHT: Non-prescription vapes to roll out in pharmacies for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence management
Key takeaways From 1 October 2024, patients over the age of 18 will be able to access therapeutic vapes with…

INSIGHT: Starting & Finishing Strong: Pharmacists and body corporates – the pros and cons from a tax and legal point of view
Pharmacists’ body corporates have grown in popularity since restrictions around their uses were removed many years ago. In this article,…

INSIGHT: Starting & Finishing Strong: The value of pharmacy partnerships and shareholder agreements
With a strong common vision for success, many pharmacists will enter a business partnership with trusted friends or colleagues. In…

INSIGHT: The ‘Right to Disconnect’ – what pharmacy employers need to know
Employees will soon have the legal right to disconnect from work communications outside of their working hours. In this article,…

INSIGHT: Privacy Awareness Week 2024 | Understanding transparency, accountability and security
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…

INSIGHT: Pharmacy partnerships – how to avoid disputes and protect your business
Forming a partnership can be a wise business decision. But circumstances can often change, and unforeseen disputes can happen. In…

INSIGHT: Data and privacy breaches – how to safeguard your business’ future success
Serious data and privacy breaches are rapidly rising across the healthcare sector. In this article, Special Counsel Hayley Bowman and…

INSIGHT: Dispensing with inappropriate behaviour – a guide for pharmacists
This article was first published by the Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) in their November 2023 PDL Practice Alert. In recent…

INSIGHT: Cyber Security Awareness Month – Are you cyber aware?
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an annual reminder for Australians to stay safe online and protect…

INSIGHT: Pharmacy Location Rules – understanding the process for PBS approval in large medical centres
Seeking to establish a new PBS approved pharmacy in a large medical centre is made less complex by partnering with…