The week in review
As we count down towards Christmas, the pharmacy sector has had a busy week… especially in Canberra Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt announced that he will not …
Landmark bill set to shore up medicines supplies
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed new Federal Government legislation to further mitigate the impact of medicines shortages The National Health Amendment (Enhancing the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) …
Woolies bids for API
Woolworths has entered the war for control of API, sparking a demand for answers from the Pharmacy Guild Woolworths Group Ltd has announced an on-market bid to acquire 100% of …
World news wrapup: 2 December 2021
Boots UK responds to “sexist surcharge” claims on EC; Canadian police warn of crime outbreak; pharmacies allegedly administered diluted COVID jabs UK: Boots has been urged to get rid of …
The top ten
A medicine for treating depression has climbed the list of top prescribed drugs in Australia, while two antibiotics drop… here’s the top 10 NPS MedicineWise has again published the top …
Pharmacists critique Ahpra, Board
Consistent punishment, a freeze on fees and CPD expectations – what do pharmacists want to change about their Board? Ahpra and the National Boards have released results from surveys which …
‘Skilled con-artist’ exploited pharmacists’ empathy and trust
Four pharmacists have told a Tribunal of a “sophisticated fraudster” who presented a single copied script 60 times and expertly distracted them The New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal has …
The week in review
This week the headlines were all about employment conditions, including wages, as well as more COVID news Melbourne pharmacist Pardeep Singh crunched some numbers this week, finding that the choice …
Homeopathy for COVID attracts fine
The TGA has issued an infringement notice to a Queenslander for allegedly advertising homeopathic immunisation The Therapeutic Goods Administration announced this week that it has given the notice, costing $2,664 …
World news wrapup: 25 November 2021
Anti-vaccinators make murder claim against pharmacy staff; Canadian journalists go undercover on pharmacy homeopathy, CVS to slash outlets Blenheim, New Zealand: Staff were left “stressed and upset” after two men …
‘Endemic’ problems in pharmacy must be faced: PPA
Opening our borders to migrant pharmacists is unnecessary, says one pharmacy group, saying problems within the sector should be addressed first Professional Pharmacists Australia President Geoff March was commenting on …
Borders opening for migrant pharmacists
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the Skilled Migration Program being included as part of the re-opening of the country’s borders on 1 December this year In late July, …