Conflict at the coalface
Pharmacists are being “smashed” on the frontline serving patients during the COVID-19 crisis, says PDL Professional Officer Gary West Even more so than usual, pharmacists need to consider how they …
Staying open through shortages, stress and shutdown
One leading pharmacist has a message for those who are concerned that other pharmacies are being given favourable treatment in terms of stock: we’re all in this together “I’m hearing …
Bushfire disaster: the impact of smoke
Smoke from the disastrous 2019-20 bushfire season caused more than 400 excess deaths, new research has found Researchers led by Nicolas Borchers Arriagada, a PhD candidate with the Menzies Institute …
COVID-19: new international advice
FIP has updated its global guidance for pharmacists in community, hospital and clinical biology on coronavirus/COVID-19 This new document replaces the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s first coronavirus guidance issued last month. …
The week in review
It’s been a rollercoaster of a week around the world and for pharmacists and staff in Australia, as the health sector battles COVID-19 and its fallout Federal Health Minister Greg …
Let us teleconsult, say hospital pharmacists
The SHPA is urging decision-makers to green-light pharmacist teleconsults to aid isolated Australians, and hospitals, during the COVID-19 crisis As COVID-19 cases continue to climb, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists …
Stop the spread
What are the most common ways that the coronavirus could be spread in pharmacies – and how to avoid them? Speaking at the APP Online conference on the Gold Coast …
Ibuprofen not linked to worse outcomes
Organisations including the TGA have moved to reassure Australians that there is no association between using NSAIDs like ibuprofen, and worse COVID-19 outcomes The TGA said on Friday that it …
‘We want you.’
Community pharmacy will need all hands on deck to help manage the COVID-19 crisis Speaking at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Online digital conference – which has replaced the postponed APP2020, …
New dispensing limits imposed
The Government has announced that it is now requiring community pharmacists to enforce new limits on dispensing and sales of prescription and over-the-counter medicines The measure follows a run on …
World news wrapup: 19 March 2020
Trump recognises pharmacy accessibility; pharmacist arrested for murder of romantic partner, also a pharmacist; store slammed for refusing asthma medicine delivery Washington, DC: A professor of public policy and international …
Limit items like Children’s Panadol: union
The pharmacists’ union is worried that due to consumers attempting to stockpile medicines, pharmacists could be at risk regarding professional practice The general public has for the most part been …