Conduct continued until detected by pharmacists
A dentist has been suspended for writing scripts for Endone using the names of colleagues and family members, after pharmacists questioned the legitimacy of the scripts The NSW dentist expressed …
“A pharmacist proprietor cannot be a ‘silent’ partner.”
‘Lack of oversight’: Council shares two recent disciplinary cases involving proprietor pharmacists and S8 drugs The Pharmacy Council of NSW said in a recent statement that it “continues to receive …
Fentanyl fraudsters becoming ‘more strategic’
Pharmacists must be “constantly vigilant and alert” to the possibility of fentanyl diversion and misuse, warns council Some patients seeking prescriptions from multiple prescribers and presenting them at multiple pharmacies …
Close contact changes reach pharmacy
National Cabinet signals changes to close contact isolation rules for essential workers to ensure continued provision of pharmaceutical and health supplies National Cabinet has agreed to extend the close contact …
Pharmacist substitution extended
Supply is improving for tocilizumab (Actemra) products but disruptions to some products will continue beyond this month, warns Roche Availability of tocilizumab (Actemra) products is “improving” and supply should be …
Pharmacist ‘given every chance’ to address concerns: Council
A suspended NSW proprietor embroiled in multiple breaches involving S8s, an alert from the Australian Border Force and allegations of record tampering, has had her appeal rejected A pharmacist proprietor …
Pharmacy UTI pilot extended
More than 6,300 women have so far accessed the service Queensland Health has extended the Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot – Queensland (UTIPP-Q) until 30 June 2022, the Guild, the …
Stock stress
Supply issues batter some pharmacies involved in the children’s vax rollout, as changes to the booster program also increase demand for pharmacy vaccines Changes in the booster protocols and the …
Pharmacist fights suspension in court
A proprietor disciplined for improper dispensing has been granted a stay and seen her appeal expedited after alleging her two-year suspension was ‘manifestly excessive’ The 45-year-old pharmacist from Western Australia …
Vale Dr Erica Sainsbury
Colleagues pay respect to pharmacy academic who passed away in late 2021 Members of the pharmacy community have shared messages of respect and sadness following the passing of Dr Erica …
‘Huge demand’ for child vax
COVID-19 vaccination program for children aged 5-11 launches in pharmacies, with community pharmacists’ kids first in line… but some are yet to receive their stock Children aged 5-11 are now …
‘Unfair disparity’ in vax pay remains
Covid jab pay boost welcome but disparity between community pharmacies and other providers still needs to be addressed, says pharmacy group From today (23 December), pharmacists will receive an additional …