UTI prescribing now live
The Queensland trial of pharmacist prescribing for simple UTIs has reached a key milestone, with the release of the Drug Therapy Protocol Pilot and consortium lead on the Urinary Tract …
Backlash after CWH ‘undermines’ local GPs
A Tasmanian doctor’s surgery has decided to step back from working with local Chemist Warehouses after the discount giant began marketing its partnership with a national telehealth service Dr Donald …
Chris Freeman re-elected
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia National Board has re-elected Associate Professor Chris Freeman as National President of the peak body for pharmacists The PSA National Board also re-appointed Board Director …
‘This is an extremely welcome result.’
New findings about the use of a steroid in treating COVID-19 constitute an “important step” in its management, says one pharmacy expert Researchers from the University of Oxford have released …
World news wrapup: 18 June 2020
Another UK pharmacist lost to COVID; teenager creates naloxone auto-injector; fake degrees appeal dismissed Dagenham, England: The UK has lost another pharmacist to COVID-19, Navin Shantilal Talati, who was the …
Vaccine underreporting rife in pharmacy
More vaccines were reported by three pharmacy banner groups in 2019 than recorded on the AIR by all pharmacy providers that year, new data shows Pharmacists are substantially under-reporting vaccine …
‘Community pharmacy simply must have a central role.’
A new report shows huge support for community pharmacy following 2020’s many challenges, and the Guild says the sector’s key role needs recognition New data from Roy Morgan has shown …
Investment key after decline in funding: wholesalers
Wholesalers have welcomed the increased funding and floor price introduced in the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement The National Pharmaceutical Services Association, which represents the wholesalers, said the 7CPA will provide …
Put COVID vaccine plan in place now: Twomey
The Pharmacy Guild’s Queensland branch is asking the state Government to plan for pharmacy to vaccinate against COVID-19 The Queensland branch said on Tuesday that community pharmacists stand ready to …
Guild criticised over 7CPA
Doctors are dismayed that the 7CPA has not included suggestions such as 60-day dispensing, accusing the “pharmacy lobby” of putting profits before patients Even before details of the Seventh Community …
More evidence against hydroxychloroquine
New data shows hydroxychloroquine does not help COVID-19 survival rates, as Australian doctors plead with employers not to require medical clearance US researchers have found more evidence that hydroxychloroquine – …
Youth detention for machete-wielding duo
Two men have been sentenced to youth justice detention after robbing a pharmacy and injuring a staff member, while another has been charged with using altered scripts to get drugs …