Call for equal vax remuneration
“The current remuneration model for COVID-19 vaccinations simply isn’t sustainable”: pharmacy leader Pharmacists are receiving $16 per booster vaccine administered, while other providers such as general practitioners can receive up …
Rising to the challenge
Exceptional Victorian and ACT pharmacists have been recognised in the latest round of awards presented by the PSA Paul Naismith from Victoria and Chris Lawler from the ACT have been …
ATAGI gives green light to child vax
PM Scott Morrison and Health Minister Greg Hunt joined with the Guild to mark the upcoming launch of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 in community pharmacies Australia’s …
Benzo, antidepressant use analysed
Delirium has been linked to preoperative use of specific antidepressants and benzodiazepines in a new case-control study, with a strong case for pharmacists to deprescribe People who use antidepressants and …
Notifier ‘very embarrassed’ by questioning
Board reminds pharmacists to consider privacy following a recent notification from a patient who asked for clotrimazole cream Pharmacists have been on the receiving end of notifications that relate to …
‘Urgent’ need to address workforce issues
Smaller rural pharmacies are being smashed by the “triple whammy” of extreme workforce shortages, higher relative workloads and escalating wages, argues advocacy group Community pharmacies in rural and remote areas …
Lower dose for kids
Double Pfizer jab approved for 5-11 year olds, but they will receive a third of the usual dose The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Comirnaty (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine …
CWH presents excellence awards
Chemist Warehouse Group announces award winners within its network, including the Mario Verrocchi National Pharmacist of the Year Award The discount pharmacy giant virtually hosted its 2021 Retail Awards for …
Hunt to step down
Health Minister Greg Hunt will retire at the next election, with the Guild lauding him as “a great advocate for the community pharmacy sector” Minister for Health and Aged Care …
AIR figures reveal flu vax boost
While some vaccines were impacted by COVID-19, flu vaccination rates increased across all age groups in 2020, according to the Annual Immunisation Coverage Report Influenza coverage increased across all age …
Support for HIV and blood borne viruses
Health Minister Greg Hunt announced millions in funding to mark World AIDS Day The Federal Government has announced more than $50 million in funding to extend access to HIV treatment …
Vax scheme crucial in light of mandates
What are the limits of the no-fault compensation scheme? And are vax mandates new? Researchers shared the latest info at the inaugural National Vaccine Forum The introduction of a no-fault …