Spikevax for younger kids
The TGA has provisionally approved the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six and older The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced that SPIKEVAX can now be used in …
$1m impact of seized RATs
Pharmacists are warned to watch out for fakes when purchasing rapid antigen tests from suppliers The Pharmacy Guild has issued a warning to its members about importers and sellers of …
Say ‘yes’ to Wesfarmers, urges API
API is set to hold a shareholder meeting to vote on the Wesfarmers acquisition scheme, producing a booklet urging a “Yes” vote On Monday, the Federal Court of Australia made …
Ellura recall
A batch of Ellura capsules has been recalled due to the presence of ethylene oxide The TGA has announced that in consultation with SFI Australasia, it has initiated a recall …
The week in review
This week the pressures on pharmacists came to the fore, with a focus on untenable workloads, staff shortages and whether or not pharmacists get lunch breaks The Queensland “full scope” …
ACCC green-lights Wesfarmers to acquire API
The ACCC has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries by Wesfarmers The ACCC said that its review primarily focused on the markets for …
World news wrapup: 10 February 2022
Pressure rising as UK pharmacists shouted at, insulted; popular program and opening hours extended in Malta; all Scottish patient-facing pharmacists to be independent prescribers? UK: A new survey has highlighted …
First oral COVID treatments arrive
Global supply chain shortages need to be addressed now, says the Pharmacy Guild Pharmacy Guild of Australia President Professor Trent Twomey has welcomed the first lot of deliveries of COVID-19 …
The week in review
It’s still all about those elusive RATs this week, plus a host of news on diverse pharmacy issues Rapid antigen tests continue to be at the forefront of everyone’s minds… …
New kidney PI warning
The TGA has issued a new warning about the possibility of kidney damage related to clindamycin capsules and injections Health professionals should consider monitoring renal function for certain patients, says …
CWH claims it delivered lion’s share of RATs
Chemist Warehouse claims in the media to have given out about two-thirds of the concessional RATs distributed to date Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has told reporters that Chemist Warehouse …
World News wrapup: 3 February 2022
“There is no chance I will ever be going to that store again,” says woman who says she has still not been paid back nearly $4k by Chemist Warehouse Porirua, …