Guardian knits for good
Guardian is celebrating another successful year of its annual ‘Guardian Angel Knitting for Good’ program Together with St Vincent de Paul Society, the banner group has organised more than 40 …
The week in review
Perhaps unsurprisingly, COVID-19 vaccination was the talk of the pharmacy sector this week On Friday a major change to the vaccine rollout was announced: all eligible pharmacies are now to …
‘How much did doctors’ lobbying influence the initial shape of the rollout?’
All eligible pharmacies will now be able to take part in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout – but one pundit asks why were they shut out from the start Pharmacy Guild …
Pharmacy jab advice ‘puts people at risk,’ says doc
Doctors have slammed a suggestion that the general public have their first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine with a GP, and the second with a pharmacist On Tuesday, Queensland Health Minister …
‘We all hope he gets taken care of.’
A pharmacy worker “practically carried” a 90-year-old customer out of the store when a customer allegedly threatened staff with a knife Nick Logan, the proprietor of the Nick Logan Pharmacist …
World news wrapup: 5 August 2021
Pharmacy tech stole half a million dollars’ worth of stock, sold it and gambled proceeds; GP surgery warns against pharmacy jab; NZ agency move for transparency Bedworth, Warwickshire: A pharmacy …
Benzene recall alert
The recall of a spray sunscreen shows Australian regulations work, says one expert The TGA has announced that Johnson & Johnson Pacific is recalling all batches of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer …
Long lines for AZ jab, tough conditions for pharmacists
The public in red zones are embracing pharmacy vaccination against COVID-19 – but pharmacists and staff are facing grim conditions Another thousand pharmacies are expected to receive their COVID-19 vaccination …
The week in review
As the COVID-19 crisis in NSW continues, there’s been plenty happening in the pharmacy sector this week More and more pharmacies were added to the list of COVID-19 exposure sites …
$11m unlawful advertising penalty sets a record
A supplier of unapproved sports supplements has been told to pay $11 million, as the TGA points out their potential to damage health The Federal Court of Australia has ordered …
Structured tools for assessing interns trial to start
The Pharmacy Board has updated the profession on its structured tools for assessing interns, with a trial set for August In its latest newsletter, the Board discussed its collaboration with …
Restricted representations
The TGA has handed down more than $23K in fines relating to unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis to treat cancer, and of homeopathy for COVID-19 The Therapeutic Goods Administration made …