Vale Brian Lowrie
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria Branch, has expressed its deep condolences at the passing of Mr Brian Lowrie Mr Lowrie was the Victorian Branch President for 20 years and …
Rapid antigen testing on its way to pharmacy
Rapid antigen self-testing is expected to be widely available in pharmacy, following new TGA advice The Therapeutic Goods Administration announced on Tuesday that it will allow companies to formally apply …
Could discount PBS prices become ‘a thing of the past?’
The Guild has reportedly “declared war” on discounters like Chemist Warehouse, which says the suggested copay reduction would be a “backward step for consumers” General patients would pay a $19 …
The week in review
COVID-19 and measures to limit the spread of infection were yet again in this week’s headlines, including protests against them This week saw a number of protests against regulations such …
‘Becoming an exposure site places huge pressure on a pharmacy.’
The ACT’s Chief Minister has signalled wider use of rapid antigen tests, while pharmacists call for funded tests Chief Minister Andrew Barr told reporters this week that some fully vaccinated …
World news wrapup: 23 September 2021
Pharmacist indicted over alleged drug ring; crackdown on pharmacies without pharmacists; staff arrested over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates Grosse Point Park, Michigan: A pharmacist has reportedly been charged with dispensing …
Protests an affront to pharmacists: union
The union representing employee pharmacists says this week’s protests against COVID-19 regulations are offensive to its members As Melbourne endures a third day of sometimes violent protests against lockdown measures …
First Qld kids get Moderna jabs
Queensland community pharmacies have begun administering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations Queensland families, including children aged 12 and over, are now able to more easily access mRNA COVID-19 vaccines with community pharmacies …
Have you found it easy to find mental health support?
COVID has hit the mental health of Australia’s pharmacists hard, according to a new poll At the time of writing, early three-quarters of respondents to the AJP’s latest poll said …
Two Australians made FIP fellows
FIP has announced its 2021 awards and inducted nine winners, including two Australians, as FIP fellows A freephone service created by a pharmacy COVID-19 “crisis cabinet” to maintain care and …
The week in review
Vaccination news, regulatory news, and an effective life ban for a GP who tried to kill a pharmacist all made headlines this week The Pharmacy Guild outlined the tranches for …
Hospital pharmacists urge worker protection
As Australia hits a new vaccine milestone, SHPA has added its voice to calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all hospital workers The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is …