Pharmacist loses 3-year defamation court battle
A WA pharmacist has lost Federal Court proceedings against AHPRA and the Pharmacy Board, in which he claimed they had published defamatory statements about him The pharmacist had been convicted …
API sees profit slump
Half-year results show a 14.4% drop in reported net profit, which API says is primarily due to challenging retail conditions For the half year ending 28 February 2018, Australian Pharmaceutical …
Fatal outcome on Kwinana Beach
A coronial inquiry has found use of synthetic cannabinoids led to the death of a Perth man, who was having trouble sourcing his usual cannabis supply Steven John Colloff, 47, …
Staff Spotlight: Sam Flood
AJP chats with pharmacy intern Sam Flood about his exciting new role, following a difficult year looking for an internship 1. What is your current role? I am currently the …
POTY finalist in running for franchise awards
A Guild Pharmacy of the Year finalist is also up for three Priceline Pharmacy franchise awards, with the results to be announced soon Priceline Pharmacy Wetherill Park in NSW, run …
Is this why you don’t have NIP access?
One flu expert has shed some light on one of the reasons pharmacists don’t have access to NIP flu vaccines Recently Pharmacy Guild Victorian Branch president Anthony Tassone spoke out …
Codeine products in shortage
Two codeine-containing products are experiencing shortages due to increased demand in the wake of the codeine upschedule Sanofi has seen a shortage of two of its codeine products, Panamax Co …
At the top of their game
After winning last year’s Roy Morgan award for customer satisfaction, My Chemist has clinched the first two months of this year… but what really sets them apart? Earlier this year …
EpiPen distribution ongoing, but will take time: TGA
Mylan says it is currently shipping “thousands” of EpiPens each week, although a signalled supply of Emerade to help with shortfall did not pan out Mylan/Alphapharm, the sponsor of EpiPens, …
1,000 businesses across Australia to be audited
The Fair Work Ombudsman has begun auditing businesses across a spectrum of industries including retail, restaurant, security and manufacturing The nationwide audit is part of a new Workplace Basics campaign, …
Reminder of ‘strict controls’ around advertising of vaccines
Pharmacies warned not to use price comparisons, incentives, misleading statements or claims to promote use of vaccines The TGA has reminded immunisation providers “including pharmacists and pharmacies” to be aware …
Lifting the veil
New My Health Record guidelines have been launched to help pharmacists understand and navigate the digital system The PSA has launched new guidelines to support pharmacists in using the My …