Nick O'Donoghue
@nickodonoghue.bsky.social
B2B journalist with the Australian Journal of Pharmacy - ajp.com.au
Made my 75th donation at LifeBlood today - platelets for the first time. It feels good to be able to make a contribution to helping people.
October 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Made my 75th donation at LifeBlood today - platelets for the first time. It feels good to be able to make a contribution to helping people.
I received a strange text message from an unknown number this morning, with the anonymous sender saying they hoped I'd get high on LSD, pretend to have wings and jump off a building.
I'm wondering if it was a wrong number, or if someone is somewhat upset with me over something?
I'm wondering if it was a wrong number, or if someone is somewhat upset with me over something?
May 8, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I received a strange text message from an unknown number this morning, with the anonymous sender saying they hoped I'd get high on LSD, pretend to have wings and jump off a building.
I'm wondering if it was a wrong number, or if someone is somewhat upset with me over something?
I'm wondering if it was a wrong number, or if someone is somewhat upset with me over something?
@89combo.bsky.social just listened to the listened to the latest episode... Ireland's tagline is #TheTeamOfUs.
I was walking round the supermarket and almost yelled it out.
I was walking round the supermarket and almost yelled it out.
May 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
@89combo.bsky.social just listened to the listened to the latest episode... Ireland's tagline is #TheTeamOfUs.
I was walking round the supermarket and almost yelled it out.
I was walking round the supermarket and almost yelled it out.
Measures implemented in response to the government’s double dispensing policy are unlikely to be rolled back by pharmacy owners, despite the introduction of the 8CPA, the #UTSPharmacyBarometer reveals #AusPharmSky
60-day strategies here to stay | AJP
Measures implemented in response to the government’s double dispensing policy are unlikely to be rolled back by pharmacy owners
ajp.com.au
April 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Measures implemented in response to the government’s double dispensing policy are unlikely to be rolled back by pharmacy owners, despite the introduction of the 8CPA, the #UTSPharmacyBarometer reveals #AusPharmSky
Reposted by Nick O'Donoghue
StrongRoom AI will keep the lights on this month after one of the pharmatech’s key investors struck a deal with administrators during the fire sale campaign #AusPharmSky
Deal secures StrongRoom AI March wages: administrator | AJP
StrongRoom AI will keep the lights on this month after one of the pharmatech’s key investors struck a deal with administrators during the fire sale campaign
ajp.com.au
April 14, 2025 at 6:38 AM
StrongRoom AI will keep the lights on this month after one of the pharmatech’s key investors struck a deal with administrators during the fire sale campaign #AusPharmSky
Reposted by Nick O'Donoghue
Institutional investors snap up Sigma shares, as Chemist Warehouse franchisees cash in #AusPharmSky
CWH franchisees hit ‘sell’ - again | AJP
Institutional investors snap up Sigma shares, as Chemist Warehouse franchisees cash-in
ajp.com.au
April 15, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Institutional investors snap up Sigma shares, as Chemist Warehouse franchisees cash in #AusPharmSky
Reposted by Nick O'Donoghue
‘Wrong patient’ incidents represent a “significant” portion of reported incidents… why do they keep cropping up?
#AusPharmSky
#AusPharmSky
‘It's really important that we look at workloads’ | AJP
‘Wrong patient’ incidents represent a “significant” portion of reported incidents… why do they keep cropping up? ‘Wrong patient’ incidents represent 11.5% of dispensing incidents reported to PDL, acco...
ajp.com.au
April 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
‘Wrong patient’ incidents represent a “significant” portion of reported incidents… why do they keep cropping up?
#AusPharmSky
#AusPharmSky
Reposted by Nick O'Donoghue
Pharmacists on the minimum wage are set to get a 14% pay bump after a Fair Work Commission probe found workers in several female-dominated professions and industries have been undervalued #AusPharmSky #GenderPayGap #PayIncrease
'Historic day': Pay rise coming for award pharmacists | AJP
Pharmacists on the minimum wage are set to get a 14% pay bump after a Fair Work Commission probe found workers in several female-dominated professions and industries have been undervalued ...
ajp.com.au
April 16, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Pharmacists on the minimum wage are set to get a 14% pay bump after a Fair Work Commission probe found workers in several female-dominated professions and industries have been undervalued #AusPharmSky #GenderPayGap #PayIncrease
Not sure what to make of this. Independent MPs who ran with a environmental focus voting in line with a party with a similar focus more often than with a party that isn't particularly committed to addressing concerns about climate change... should I be shocked?
April 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Not sure what to make of this. Independent MPs who ran with a environmental focus voting in line with a party with a similar focus more often than with a party that isn't particularly committed to addressing concerns about climate change... should I be shocked?
AI promises to deliver efficiencies in healthcare, but it will not replace health professionals, pharmacist says #AI #AusPharmSky
Potential for AI ‘enormous’: pharmacist | AJP
AI promises to deliver efficiencies in healthcare, but it will not replace health professionals, pharmacist says
ajp.com.au
April 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
AI promises to deliver efficiencies in healthcare, but it will not replace health professionals, pharmacist says #AI #AusPharmSky
Pharma not entirely insulated from Trump’s tariff plans despite an initial strong market reaction, says Mike Taylor @ajpeditor.bsky.social
ajp.com.au
April 14, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Pharma not entirely insulated from Trump’s tariff plans despite an initial strong market reaction, says Mike Taylor @ajpeditor.bsky.social
The National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA) sets sights on being "a force for change" over the next five years #AusPharmSky @ajpeditor.bsky.social
NAPSA to be ‘a force for change’ | AJP
Student body releases five-year plan to guide advocacy efforts and boost member engagement
ajp.com.au
March 31, 2025 at 5:52 AM
The National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA) sets sights on being "a force for change" over the next five years #AusPharmSky @ajpeditor.bsky.social
Whole blood donation today. Lifeblood in Chatswood will be taking platelets soon, so might try that if I'm eligible!
March 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Whole blood donation today. Lifeblood in Chatswood will be taking platelets soon, so might try that if I'm eligible!
Sigma aims to “restore Amcal to its rightful place” following Chemist Warehouse merger, with first My Chemist store transitioning to the iconic Victorian banner
@ajpeditor.bsky.social #AusPharmSky
@ajpeditor.bsky.social #AusPharmSky
My Chemist converts to Amcal | AJP
Sigma aims to “restore Amcal to its rightful place” following Chemist Warehouse merger
ajp.com.au
March 27, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Sigma aims to “restore Amcal to its rightful place” following Chemist Warehouse merger, with first My Chemist store transitioning to the iconic Victorian banner
@ajpeditor.bsky.social #AusPharmSky
@ajpeditor.bsky.social #AusPharmSky
Treasurer @jimchalmers.bsky.social announces increased funding for pharmacy's RUM and Take Home Naloxone programs alongside push for “even cheaper medicines” in pre-election budget @ajpeditor.bsky.social #AusPharmSky
Budget delivers on cheaper medicine pledge | AJP
Treasurer announces increased funding for RUM and Take Home Naloxone programs alongside push for “even cheaper medicines” in pre-election Budget
ajp.com.au
March 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Treasurer @jimchalmers.bsky.social announces increased funding for pharmacy's RUM and Take Home Naloxone programs alongside push for “even cheaper medicines” in pre-election budget @ajpeditor.bsky.social #AusPharmSky
Pharmacy Guild members to receive free @pharmasocau.bsky.social membership when they renew their Guild membership this year #AusPharmSky
March 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Pharmacy Guild members to receive free @pharmasocau.bsky.social membership when they renew their Guild membership this year #AusPharmSky
Reducing the maximum PBS co-payment to $25 will reduce the cost of 400,00 prescriptions a week - Prof Trent Twomey says @pharmacyguildqld.bsky.social #AusPharmSky @markbutlermp.bsky.social
March 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Reducing the maximum PBS co-payment to $25 will reduce the cost of 400,00 prescriptions a week - Prof Trent Twomey says @pharmacyguildqld.bsky.social #AusPharmSky @markbutlermp.bsky.social
Reposted by Nick O'Donoghue
Leading pharmacists are among those advocating for better access to palliative care medicines, including abolishing co-payments and incentivising domestic manufacturing
#AusPharmSky #MedicinesShortages #ivfluids
#AusPharmSky #MedicinesShortages #ivfluids
‘A future made in Australia must include medicines’ | AJP
Leading pharmacists are among those advocating for better access to palliative care medicines, including abolishing co-payments and incentivising domestic manufacturing Palliative Care Australia has w...
ajp.com.au
March 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Leading pharmacists are among those advocating for better access to palliative care medicines, including abolishing co-payments and incentivising domestic manufacturing
#AusPharmSky #MedicinesShortages #ivfluids
#AusPharmSky #MedicinesShortages #ivfluids
Reposted by Nick O'Donoghue
Today is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, and @pharmasocau.bsky.social national president Fei Sim says the profession should be ‘front and centre’ in all health policy discussions
#AusPharmSky #ThankYourPharmacist
#AusPharmSky #ThankYourPharmacist
Stepping up to advocate for change | AJP
Today is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, and PSA national president Fei Sim says the profession should be 'front and centre' in all health policy discussions By Associate Professor Fei Sim, ...
ajp.com.au
March 13, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Today is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, and @pharmasocau.bsky.social national president Fei Sim says the profession should be ‘front and centre’ in all health policy discussions
#AusPharmSky #ThankYourPharmacist
#AusPharmSky #ThankYourPharmacist
Reposted by Nick O'Donoghue
Pharmacy software start-up StrongRoom AI, which was founded with the vision of using "biometrics to match with peoples' medical records" has just finished a $17m capital raise. #PharmacyTech #AusPharmSky ajp.com.au/news/pharmat...
March 14, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Pharmacy software start-up StrongRoom AI, which was founded with the vision of using "biometrics to match with peoples' medical records" has just finished a $17m capital raise. #PharmacyTech #AusPharmSky ajp.com.au/news/pharmat...
Reposted by Nick O'Donoghue
Oral contraceptive with 24-hour missed pill window to be added to PBS from 1 May, along with combination therapy for women with fertility issues.
#Slinda #AusPharmSky
#Slinda #AusPharmSky
Next gen progestogen-only pill (POP) added to PBS | AJP
Oral contraceptive with 24-hour missed pill window added to PBS, along with combination therapy for women with fertility issues Around 80,000 Australian women paying privately for the progestogen-only...
ajp.com.au
March 17, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Oral contraceptive with 24-hour missed pill window to be added to PBS from 1 May, along with combination therapy for women with fertility issues.
#Slinda #AusPharmSky
#Slinda #AusPharmSky
Both sides of federal politics are being urged to commit to reducing the maximum PBS co-payment to $19 by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia ahead of the general election
#AffordableMedicines #PBS #Healthcare #AusPharmSky @ajpeditor.bsky.social
#AffordableMedicines #PBS #Healthcare #AusPharmSky @ajpeditor.bsky.social
Co-pay cut ‘an investment in productivity’: Twomey | AJP
Both sides of politics urged to commit to reducing the maximum PBS co-payment to $19 ahead the federal election
ajp.com.au
March 14, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Both sides of federal politics are being urged to commit to reducing the maximum PBS co-payment to $19 by The Pharmacy Guild of Australia ahead of the general election
#AffordableMedicines #PBS #Healthcare #AusPharmSky @ajpeditor.bsky.social
#AffordableMedicines #PBS #Healthcare #AusPharmSky @ajpeditor.bsky.social
Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement to curb "toilet roll problem" of medicines shortages, Department of Health official tells Senate Estimates. #PharmSky #PBS #MedicinesShortages
Wholesaler deal to curb ‘toilet roll problem’ | AJP
Australia’s First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement will deliver equity of access to medicines when “supply becomes time”, Senators told
ajp.com.au
February 26, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement to curb "toilet roll problem" of medicines shortages, Department of Health official tells Senate Estimates. #PharmSky #PBS #MedicinesShortages
Back at Lifeblood for a #PlasmaDonation today. It always feels good to give blood/plasma.
February 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Back at Lifeblood for a #PlasmaDonation today. It always feels good to give blood/plasma.
Chemist Warehouse debuted on the ASX this morning through its merger with Sigma Healthcare as Australia's 22nd biggest company by market capitalisation.
February 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Chemist Warehouse debuted on the ASX this morning through its merger with Sigma Healthcare as Australia's 22nd biggest company by market capitalisation.