Media wrong on RAT sensitivity: TGA
The TGA has clarified why several COVID-19 rapid antigen tests were removed from the market The Therapeutic Goods Administration has said in a statement that it is “aware of several …
The week in review
Money was on everyone’s mind this week… plus some outstanding pharmacists were honoured In revealing its list of priorities for its term of government, the Albanese Government confirmed its election …
And the winners are…
The winner of this year’s Pharmacist of the Year Award aims to fight for the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be heard in the practice of …
TGA on the move
The TGA has begun court proceedings against a company selling vapes, while another company undertakes to comply with advertising rules for face masks The Therapeutic Goods Administration has commenced Federal …
World news wrapup: 28 July 2022
Pharmacist’s “repulsive” alleged acts exchanging pills for sex; US pharmacy stakeholder calls for clarity in wake of abortion debate; Ontarians say wider scope too little, too late Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A …
‘Overworked, undervalued and underpaid:’ why you want to leave
Most readers who responded to our latest poll told us they’re thinking of leaving the profession… and there was one overwhelmingly significant reason why Earlier this month, the AJP asked …
Poll: Why do you love pharmacy?
We’d like to know what you love about your profession, and what keeps you coming to work every day Earlier this month, AJP ran a poll asking if pharmacists are …
Extend RAT, Disaster Payments: PPA
Frontline workers such as pharmacists need a safety net due to COVID, one stakeholder argues Professionals Australia has reiterated its call that the Federal Government extend the Pandemic Leave Disaster …
The week in review
There was again lots of COVID-19 news this week, from vaccination to expanded eligibility for antivirals… and a message for impatient customers Prime Minister Anthony Albanese got vaccinated against flu …
‘He’s not an expert in diagnosis, he’s not an expert in management.’
A call to allow pharmacists to prescribe antivirals for COVID has been labelled “really sad” by a leading doctor The Pharmacy Guild and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners …
Proposed pharmacy failed the supermarket test
A company’s appeal to supply PBS items has been knocked back… and it all depended on whether a nearby store was truly a supermarket In July 2021, a pharmacy company …
‘The audacity:’ Pharmacist claps back at complainer
A woman who complained on social media that pharmacists take too long to fill scripts has had the reality explained to her on TikTok “Can someone please explain to me …