Over six months have passed since the implementation of sixty-day dispensing (60 DD). In a recent LinkedIn video, John noted that he now has over six months of post-policy data for pharmacy valuations. He mentioned that the impact hasn't been as significant as initially anticipated, emphasising that it's still early days and the pharmacy landscape is ever evolving.
It's been a while since community pharmacies in sunny WA started offering UTI prescribing. As a strong advocate for the full scope of practice, I welcomed this stride in providing accessible healthcare for our community. However, recently, I've observed a lack of awareness among the public regarding pharmacists and UTIs. Many are still unaware that this service is available at their local pharmacy. I've had more than three conversations with family members and friends who were surprised to learn about this offering.
At Peak, we're not just about staying ahead in the pharmacy industry; we're all about immersing ourselves in the heart of it. So, when Patricia, (Bookkeeping Manager), and Priya, Director, jetted off to the Australian Pharmacy Conference (APP) 2024, it was more than just a conference—it was an adventure. Let's dive into their three-day whirlwind, filled with insights and connections.
Changing or choosing a brand for your pharmacy is no doubt a massive decision, and certainly nothing to be undertaken lightly. Akin to you all of a sudden changing your own personality and how you present yourself, your store will also take part in the next stage of its evolution in changing its personality and how it presents itself. It is a big decision that can have big implications to the future success of your pharmacy.
The countdown for Australia’s biggest pharmacy conference, APP, is just around the corner. I have been honoured to attend in past years’ and have always enjoyed meeting others who are passionate about all thing’s pharmacy. Plus, there is the learning and updating myself with the pharmacy landscape so I can come back home and share this knowledge. Seminars, conferences, workshops and training for employees and owners are important to career development. It allows you to learn and upskill yourselves to do a better job, provide a better service and open doors to opportunities.
