TWC names its best
TerryWhite Chemmart Charlestown Pharmacist Michael Minter has been named TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist of the Year for 2020 Announcing Mr Minter’s win at a gala evening awards as part of TerryWhite …
World news wrapup: 5 March 2020
Funding cuts claim 95-year-old pharmacy; Northern Irish pharmacists at “breaking point;” sanctions after flu jab/insulin mixup Bolton, England: A pharmacy has been open at a site in Bennetts Lane, Bolton …
Flu vaccine: why aren’t pharmacists recognised?
Flu vaccines have been expanded under the NIP, with free vaccines for more children and a quadrivalent for seniors added – but in most jurisdictions, pharmacy still has no NIP …
Discourage meds stockpiling: PSA
Australians continue to be warned against panic buying of medicines and other health-related products, as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country continues to grow With 40 cases …
Second only to Oxford
Monash University has been ranked number two in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology In the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on Wednesday, Monash retained its position …
Chemist Warehouse in ‘ultimate convenience’
Sherpa has announced it has signed Chemist Warehouse as a national account, to deliver items to consumers within an hour The Last Mile Delivery App has partnered with the discount …
Panic buying could spark meds shortages
As new cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Australia, including that of a health worker, a new challenge is emerging for pharmacists Reports continue of Australians stripping pharmacy and supermarket …
Pharmacy and COVID-19 around the world
As the number of COVID-19 infections in Australia reaches 33, we take a look at pharmacy’s role in handling the outbreak around the world In Wuhan itself, pharmacy staff are …
No room in the safe for pharmacotherapy poisons
Methadone stored in open disposable cups, a “gross failure” to comply with S8 recording and a refit that helped lead to a reprimand were all highlighted at recent panel hearings …
NT pharmacist shines
Northern Territory pharmacist Shelley Forester has received the SA/NT Pharmacist of the Year Award Ms Forester was awarded the title at the Annual Celebration of Excellence in Pharmacy hosted by …
More jabs could help if flu, coronavirus timing converges
Pharmacy groups have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to allow pharmacists to vaccinate 10-year-olds Health Minister Brad Hazzard announced the move on Monday, saying that with the likely convergence of …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week at the Pharmacy Guild, plus there’s been scrutiny on aged care and non-pharmacist ownership models The Fair Work Commission released documents showing that we’re now …