Happy New Year to all PharmaHackers! Welcome to the last our episode of the Season 1. It has been an amazing season showcasing all the careers opportunities and creative corners that we as pharmacists can occupy. As the we close the curtains on this season we want to leave you with this question...."Is the  current state of pharmacy (CSOP) making you BITTER or is it making you BETTER?" Topics covered: Recap on the season 1 and our mission & vision Our successes and failures along this journey The current state of pharmacy  The concept of getting bitter or better 4  steps ..read more

Kate and ourselves would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the Aboriginal community as the traditional and original owners and continuing custodians of this land.    After securing a hospital internship & working as a hospital pharmacist for a few years post-registration,  Kate quickly released that hospital pharmacy was not for her.  It is at this point that she began her PharmaHack journey to a more meaningful fulfilling career as a GP pharmacist. Kate Fulford is an experienced pharmacist with an interest in optimising medication usage in vulnerable populatio ..read more

Thanks to all the listeners who have been messaging and send us requests. Today’s PharmHack spill is a response we gave to a student who asked us for some advise on how to prepare for a group interview. Topics: - The purpose of a group interview - What to expect in a group interview - 3 group interview formats - 3 communication Hack to stand out in a group interview - 4 things not to do in a group interview PharmaHack Alert! Cure exam stress and anxiety NOW! Following the link , download our App and dispense a happy path to passing your pharmacy exams TODAY. DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!  ..read more

With so many more options to take your degree any way you wish, which path will you take? Traditionally the question has always been “hospital or community?” However, the future of pharmacy is here and the opportunities as a pharmacist are only growing. Pharmacists are now able to be vaccinate, work alongside GPs in general practice, or even specialise in areas such as cardiology or radiopharmacy, and todays special guest has done just that.  Join us! Topics covered:  What is a radiopharmacy?  How to become a radiopharmacist? Cardiopharmacy & how to become a cardiopharmaci ..read more

The biggest decision in any ambitious pharmacist’s career will be the purchase of their first pharmacy. Not only is it the biggest investment decision you will make, even bigger than the family home, but it’s also associated with the biggest debt and the greatest risk. This opportunity typically comes at a time when many pharmacists may not be familiar of the financial intricacy, debt structuring, legal entities, business strategy, leadership and all the other factors business owners must deal with. Mistakes can be expensive, but the opportunities can be rewarding. In this week’s episode we sp ..read more

Pharmacists are facing challenging times, with the constant dialogue about business metrics, prescription volumes or concerns over workload, but this should not discourage us from exploring alternative career paths. As pharmacists, we have a unique set of valuable skills and for those of you who are searching for something else, you at the right place! In this episode we speak with Stephanie Louis, Pharmacist and Medical Director of Spectrum Therapeutics (Medical Division of Canopy Growth).  Have you ever thought about going into the pharmaceutical industry but don’t know where to start ..read more

Being a mentor can help you re-engage your skills and discover a new sense of direction and purpose.  In this episode, Kevin opens up to the PharmaHack team on his journey into pharmacy. Originally from Melbourne, Kevin shares how his initial degree in Pharmaceutical Science and lack of job opportunities drove him across states to study pharmacy in Newcastle.  We discuss the state of pharmacy in Australia and how various regulatory changes due to COVID-19 are not only impacting the scope of practice, but also causing interprofessional disputes. Classified as an essential service and ..read more

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Are you a pharmacy student or pharmacy intern? Maybe you're about to sit your pharmacy board exam? Regular studying and staying on top of your workload and assignments is vital.  But imagine studying and preparing so much for your exam, only to walk into the exams full of stress, anxiety and low on energy or worse full of mental clutter?  What do you think will happen .....?  How can you avoid this....? Join us TODAY! Exam Success Resources : PharmaHack Alert!: Cure exam stress and anxiety NOW! Following the link and dispense a happy path to passing your pharmacy board exams ..read more

Pharmacist roles have increased in responsibility and complexity. In addition to dispensing medicines, pharmacists provide vaccination services and health checks, yet their wages and conditions do not reflect this.  New data confirms that pharmacy graduates are the lowest-paid graduates in Australia,  prompting a warning to the pharmacy sector! Furthermore, findings from the National Pharmacy Students Survey  shows pay rates still remain the biggest concern for students entering the profession. The future sustainability of the workforce and its capacity to contribute to communi ..read more