Spotlight on stress
Women are healthier than men but are more stressed, a new pharmacy report finds – and it identifies a surprising group of heavier smokers Priceline has released its Australia’s Health …
Reprimand after lethal script
A pharmacist has been reprimanded after she dispensed a lethal dose of methotrexate, despite her concerns, to a man who then died The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard …
‘An unfortunate feature of 2020.’
Pharmacy stakeholders are dismayed as a new survey shows more than a fifth of retail workers were spat or coughed on during the pandemic The SDA, which represents workers in …
Proceedings follow $40k fine
The ACCC has begun proceedings against a women’s clothing company for alleged false or misleading claims about its ‘Anti-virus Activewear’ The ACCC alleges that In July 2020, Lorna Jane claimed …
Four of the best
Pharmacists who had gone above and beyond in the 2019-20 bushfires received a visit – and a citation – from an unexpected guest David Heffernan, president of the NSW branch …
The week in review
Here’s our last week in review for what’s certainly been a memorable year… and once again, COVID-19 is in the headlines If you’d been wondering just how much the Federal …
A ‘fundamental failure of responsibility’
A pharmacist’s registration has been suspended after he provided medicines, including S8s, on scripts he knew were not valid – and a doctor’s registration has been cancelled over the matter …
Pharmacy worker has COVID-19, CWH on watch list
A hospital pharmacy worker has tested positive to COVID-19 after working across multiple sites, and a Chemist Warehouse has been added to NSW Health’s watch list As numbers rise in …
‘More skill and training than is available at a shopping centre pharmacy.’
Doctors have again slammed the idea of pharmacists vaccinating against COVID-19, saying they will be inadequately skilled and trained The Australian Medical Association’s Queensland branch issued a statement saying that …
World news wrapup: 17 December 2020
Drunk pharmacist attacks passers-by with sword; COVID vaccine refusal among UK pharmacists; warning not to stockpile ahead of Brexit transition end Balasore, India: Pharmacist Subasish Tudu has reportedly gone on …
Remuneration for interdisciplinary case conferences?
The final report of the MBS Review Taskforce is a win for interdisciplinary collaboration, say pharmacists The PSA has welcomed the final report released by the Medicare Benefits Schedule Review …
Some CBD meds downscheduled
The TGA has announced a final decision to downschedule certain low dose cannabidiol (CBD) preparations These preparations are set to be downscheduled from Schedule 4 (Prescription Medicine) to Schedule 3 …