‘The sky didn’t fall in.’
Takeaway doses for opioid pharmacotherapy increased due to COVID-19 and gave patients more flexibility, but a leading pharmacist says there is a lack of financial support The COVID-19 pandemic brought …
‘You are always at the service of human life.’
Pope Francis addresses pharmacists on issues such as conscientious objection and abortion Pope Francis has this month urged pharmacists to exercise conscientious objection when required during the practise of their …
‘He put himself out there and persevered.’
Pharmacist Jim Burns has been recognised for his decades of service with a touching street art portrait titled ‘The Chemist’ A Victorian pharmacist and proprietor has been honoured for his …
Board bid continues
Former Pharmacy Guild president’s bid for Blackmores board spot continues as shareholder association recommends voting against his election Australia’s largest independent shareholder association has recommended that shareholders vote against the …
Anti-vax attack leaves pharmacist ‘shaken’
A community pharmacist in Canberra has been left reeling after an anti-vaxxer verbally abused her and then tried to run her over with their car Honor Penprase, managing partner of …
‘Why not equal pay for equal work?’
Booster doses have been unlocked for community pharmacies, but this owner says the remuneration is a “slap in the face” after all the hard work they’ve put in during the …
One on one: Zamil and Anita
‘I was in a cot in the pharmacy’: Pharmacist Zamil Solanki has a unique and special relationship with his mentor… who happens to be his mum, Anita! With about 40 …
Health leaders recognised
Pharmacist researcher, Queensland CHO and policy expert honoured with awards from Pharmacy Guild Qld branch at reception attended by Premier, Opposition leader Leaders in the health field have been recognised …
High achiever recognised
NAPSA Immediate Past President Ethan Kreutzer receives Pharmacy Gold Medal and Neil Naismith Award Ethan Kreutzer has been recognised with Monash University’s Pharmacy Gold Medal after achieving the highest score …
Waiting game on booster shots advice
Health Minister announces booster shots for the immunocompromised and signals incoming advice on third doses for the wider population, as Guild awaits detail on pharmacy’s role From this week, Australians …
Fake emails, abusive messages sent using work email accounts
A health practitioner has been reprimanded after taking lengthy steps to stalk and harass a junior colleague with whom he had become infatuated A doctor has been found guilty of …
Mandatory vax orders for WA
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff in Western Australia will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by this date… From Monday 1 November 2021, pharmacists and pharmacy staff in Western Australia will …