Major Shakeup to WA Healthcare System Gives Pharmacists More Power

Major shakeup to WA healthcare system gives pharmacists more power

WA pharmacists will soon be able to diagnose and treat conditions once handled only by GPs.

WA pharmacy boost means quicker treatment ... but at a price

Pharmacists will be trained to diagnose and treat more conditions under a new WA pilot program.

Pharmacists in WA given chance to expand what they can prescribe

West Australian pharmacists will be able to diagnose and treat asthma, ear infections and certain skin conditions after undertaking a training course, as the government tries to ease the load on GPs.

Milken Institute unveils report to advance pharmacy-based healthcare access

ARLINGTON, Va. – With the nation’s healthcare at a point of inflection, the Milken Institute today released a new report, “Advancing Health Through Expanded Access to Pharmacy-Based Care.” This blueprint, supported by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), outlines a plan for pharmacies to serve as front-line partners in advancing health, prevention, and care. The report arrives as communities contend with a surge in chronic dise…

Pharmacist’s Firing Raises Ethics, Safety, and Policy Questions

A pharmacist's termination raises critical questions about staffing policies, patient safety, and ethical obligations in healthcare. Explore the ongoing legal battle.

Q&A: Helping Patients Navigate the First Steps of Insulin Therapy

Community pharmacists play a crucial role in helping patients start insulin with confidence through education, emotional support, and hands-on guidance.