Wesfarmers plans to expand health offer
The managing director of Wesfarmers has told a conference that, “Ultimately, we see API as a platform for long-term growth in health” Rob Scott, managing director of Wesfarmers – which …
Matter of trust
The Guild has reminded pharmacists of a vital part of their role, as organisations are warned on privacy Privacy Awareness Week, held around Australia from 2 to 8 May 2022, …
Labor trumps Libs’ co-pay cut
Whether the Coalition Government is ousted or re-elected later this month, the maximum PBS co-payment is set to be slashed Over the weekend the Morrison Government announced that if re-elected, …
The week in review
New standards, TGA announcements and a CPI rise all made the headlines this week The TGA recalled several sunscreen products from different brands, concerned about benzene contamination… it’s been a …
Pharmacy’s vaccine accessibility confirmed
The pharmacist’s role in vaccination has expanded significantly since the pandemic began, and not just for COVID, a new report finds “Pharmacists are contributing to expanded immunisation coverage globally, thereby …
‘The virus doesn’t stop because we’re tired of rolling up our sleeve.’
Alarming new statistics show low interest in this year’s flu jab, as a leading pharmacist warns against “vaccine fatigue” New research commissioned by the Immunisation Coalition has revealed that only …
Sunscreens recalled
Several sunscreens have been recalled due to the presence of benzene, the TGA warns The TGA has announced that a number of different sunscreen products, which are regulated as medicines …
New surgical setting standards
The first Australian pharmacy practice standard for surgery and perioperative medicine has been released The new standard, released by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA), sets benchmark pharmacist-to-patient …
World news wrapup: 28 April 2022
UK pharmacists face aggression amid severe HRT shortage; Ghanaian pharmacist up on impersonation, threats charges; narrow miss for Canadian pharmacy shoppers UK: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is asking UK Health …
CPI rise sees plea for affordable meds
Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index figures tell a story of households increasingly under pressure to make ends meet, warns the Pharmacy Guild On Wednesday the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the …
A new face at Blooms
Blooms The Chemist has announced Yvette Costi has been appointed to the role of Chief Marketing Officer with immediate effect Having previously held senior level brand and marketing positions in …
Prescribers need to kick ‘opioid-first’ habit
A new standard of care will help hospital pharmacists reduce inappropriate supply of opioids, stakeholders say Thousands of Australians at risk from long-term reliance on opioid analgesics following short-term use …