Top 10 science stories of 2022
It’s been a big year – what were the top ten science stories of 2022? The Australian Science Media Centre has the answer… Every year, the Centre compiles a list …
The week in review
As pharmacies along the Murray busily prepare for a flooding event, many pharmacies and pharmacists were honoured this week with several groups announcing their awards A group of pharmacists and …
Woolies makes pharmacy move
Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced a rebrand of six pharmacies to match its HealthyLife Pharmacy subsidiary… and the Guild says it’s watching closely On Friday (16 December 2022) Woolworths issued …
‘The mozzies are shocking.’
Pharmacies in South Australia’s Riverland district and downstream are bracing themselves for an expected flood disaster over the coming weeks The Pharmacy Guild is keeping a close eye on pharmacies …
‘I am really not interested in a turf war.’
South Australia is calling for submissions to its inquiry into urinary tract infections – and whether the state could allow a Queensland-style pharmacy service South Australia’s Select Committee on Access …
‘Go pharmacy!’ as pharmacists rush to help
A man had an in-flight medical emergency – but fortunately, other passengers included a group of pharmacists and pharmacy students Allison Inserro, managing editor for the American Journal of Managed …
Cream of the Capital crop
The Capital Chemist group has named its Pharmacy of the Year and top team member for 2022 Capital Chemist has presented its Pharmacy of the Year awards at its Christmas …
World news wrapup: 15 December 2022
Kiwi pharmacy owner caters lunch for tired staff; Chinese residents begin stockpiling medicines, pharmacist sentenced over 2012 Boston fungal meningitis outbreak Taranaki, New Zealand: A pharmacy owner has made the …
People may ‘miss out on best practice care of their mental health’
The halving of Medicare-subsidised psychology appointments has outraged many stakeholders – but with many still feeling psychological fallout from COVID, what can pharmacists do to help? Earlier this week (12 …
Machine becomes biggest US harm reduction provider
A naloxone vending machine plus the use of the pharmacy workforce could have “amazing” results, a leading Australian pharmacist says after the release of a US study A new study …
Pharmacists’ seized assets to pay nearly $2m debt
A Brisbane pharmacist charged with defrauding the PBS has been ordered to repay nearly $2 million This took place after the Australian Federal Police-led Criminal Asset Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) restrained …
Chemist Warehouse showcases its winners
Chemist Warehouse Group has held its 2022 CW Retail Awards for Excellence The awards, which now occur annually, celebrate and honour the outstanding work of the community pharmacists, interns and …