The week in review
As we head into a weekend that’s predicted to be a scorcher for many parts of the country, we take a look at the week that was in Australian pharmacy …
Advantage Pharmacy attracts Premier support for Path of Hope
Advantage Pharmacy High Wycombe welcomed a visit from WA Premier Mark McGowan and Stephen Price MP this week as part of their VIP Christmas Day The day celebrated its one-year …
A new director
New PDL Director for SA and NT PDL’s recent Director election for South Australia (with responsibility also for the Northern Territory) has seen Ian Todd elected to the role In …
‘Clear correlation’ between lockdown, mental health
The incidence of colds and flu has dropped significantly in 2020, while mental health concerns are on the rise, new data shows Roy Morgan has interviewed more than 5,000 Australians …
World news wrapup: 26 November 2020
Pharmacist allegedly replaced medicines with baking soda; grad exams postponed again; fraud sentence for three Southern Israel: Israel’s Health Ministry is reportedly investigating a pharmacist who is facing allegations that …
Pharmacists ‘a wonderful and valued resource’ in mental health
In 2021 the mental health community pharmacy training program is expected to deliver at least 100 training workshops to more than 5,000 pharmacists and staff across eight drought-affected rural or …
‘Kindling for conversation’
New protocols are “shining the spotlight on the importance of medication review at transitions of care,” say pharmacist experts The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has unveiled a new …
Inhaler demand spiked during 2019-20 bushfires: report
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows increases in emergency department visits for respiratory problems and sales of asthma medication in regions affected by the …
Pharmacists less likely to lose jobs, be stood down
Pharmacists are more likely than other Professionals Australia members to seek advice on wage theft, leave entitlements and notifications about performance In his annual President’s Report for 2019-2020, PPA president …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Migraine management Drugs can be used to treat acute migraine, or they can be used prophylactically to reduce the frequency and …
CWH listed as one of the best
Chemist Warehouse is a new entrant on a list of Australia’s best and healthiest brands YouGov has issued its Best Brands list, topped by Google for the third year in …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, and a rollercoaster for the South Australians This week, Amazon Pharmacy finally launched in the US… and it could be on its way …