Sentence reduced after claw hammer robbery
A man has had his sentence reduced for a number of crimes including the robbery of a pharmacy in which he stole, then later tried to sell, Valium Travers Hayward …
More stock, but it ‘won’t be instantaneous’
The Federal Government has announced that it has secured three million additional doses of flu vaccine, in a move welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild Health Minister Greg Hunt said in …
Crime roundup: robbery charges, defibrillators stolen
A man has been charged over an alleged armed robbery in Hobart’s northern suburbs Mainstream media have released dramatic footage of the arrest of a man after he allegedly held …
Help us stop stockpiling
Amid concerns about disruption to insulin availability, another supplier has moved to reassure pharmacists and prescribers Sanofi has issued a statement in which it says it can assure health care …
How much has Australia really flattened the curve of coronavirus?
Until we keep better records, we don’t know, writes Bryan Rodgers, Australian National University Since March 29, we have congratulated ourselves for flattening the curve of the COVID-19 epidemic in …
World news wrapup: 16 April 2020
Pharmacist in alleged plot to blow up rival store; city sector lockdown after pharmacist self-treats for COVID-19; pharmacist under investigation for alleged face mask hoarding and price gouging Virginia, US: …
‘It is in their interest to sell as much as they can.’
Doctors have attacked pharmacy over new powers for Queensland pharmacists, claiming they are “cloaked as emergency COVID-19 measures” Over the long weekend, the Queensland Government announced new measures for pharmacists …
UTI trial imminent
When enough pharmacies are signed up to participate, Queensland’s much-anticipated UTI trial will begin The Pharmacy Guild and PSA’s Queensland branches report a “strong” response and numerous registrations for the …
Protect us, say pharmacists around the world
Following the deaths of several frontline pharmacists around the world, FIP is calling for coordinated action to help support the profession, including with personal protective equipment On Tuesday the International …
‘This disgusting behaviour needs to stop.’
Record $5000 fines for abusing frontline workers, including pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, have been welcomed as the sector experiences continued mistreatment from the general public People who cough or spit …
‘They’ve come to the fore, incredibly.’
Despite shutdown measures morale is still high among Tasmanian hospital pharmacists, as stakeholders take to social media to recognise the hard work of those on the front line As hospital …
Qld pharmacy, Tas hospital staff quarantined
A staff member from an Ipswich pharmacy was confirmed to have COVID-19 over the long weekend, and nine colleagues are in quarantine Queensland Health said in a statement on Saturday …