Pharmacists get ready to transform global health
World Pharmacists Day, which takes place this week, is now in its 10th year as pharmacists around the world help in the COVID-19 crisis Friday September 25 has been designated …
The week in review
The issue of vaccination came to the fore this week, as well as an international focus with FIP holding its virtual meeting Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Pharmacy School …
Fakes found at Priceline Pharmacies
Priceline has apologised to customers after four pharmacies were found to be stocking fake skincare “We are aware that four Sydney based Priceline Pharmacy franchise stores improperly obtained and sold …
Crime roundup
Two men have been charged after three separate incidents in which pharmacies were robbed Upper Coomera, Queensland: Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy over two break-and-enters at the same Upper …
‘Patient safety has become a global emergency.’
Parisa Aslani, FIP’s new Australian vice-president, has spoken out about the pharmacist’s role in patient safety at the launch of a new policy statement Programs that allow pharmacists to access …
‘Nothing against pharmacists, but…’
Dentists are asking why Australians can “walk into a chemist” and be vaccinated against flu, but not get the same service provided by a dentist Dialogue around a potential vaccine …
More power to solve shortages
Medicines shortages appear to be growing worse – and one group wants pharmacists to be given greater authority to problem-solve in this area Pharmacists should be given greater authority to …
World news wrapup: 17 September 2020
Hero pharmacist helps save a life in Dublin; Rite Aid manager terminated after customer turns violent; pharmacist feeds COVID patients, health workers Dublin, Ireland: Pharmacist Clodagh Victory has been lauded …
FIP gets new Aussie vice president
Australian Pharmacy has been well represented at the virtual International Pharmaceutical Federation congress, says PSA University of Sydney School of Pharmacy Professor of Medicines Use Optimisation Parisa Aslani has been …
‘We can’t wait to be part of the magic.’
Even during the COVID-19 crisis, a year without the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant would be “unthinkable,” says one stakeholder For 88 years the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant has welcomed Father …
The week in review
COVID-19, vaccination and downscheduling all made the headlines in pharmacy this week COVID-19 continues to dominate the news, with two more Victorian pharmacists diagnosed with the illness… bringing the total …
‘Genuine questions’ asked about lockdown
Victoria’s COVID response has shown that the state bureaucracy does not understand pharmacy, says one stakeholder, as a new survey reveals health professional attitudes to the state’s COVID-19 strategy Research …