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Heatwave warning
AMA warns people to stay out of the heat this weekend People should stay out of the sun, and drink plenty of water as they enjoy the Christmas festivities, with severe …
No Chemist Warehouse conflict of interest, says Health Dept
The Department of Health has hit back at the Guild’s claims of conflict of interest, saying the King Review’s engagement of Deloitte was not inappropriate. But the Guild says the …
Leadership changes at NSW Pharmacy Guild
Branch announces new president and national councillors who will be starting in the New Year Branch President Paul Sinclair, Acting-Branch President Mark Douglass and Vice-President and National Councillor Denis Leahy …
Pharmacy cops it over Christmas
More than half of pharmacy staff say customers are more likely to be impatient during holidays, with 18% saying they cop abuse Earlier this month, the Shop, Distributive and Allied …
You’ll never walk (or transform your pharmacy) alone
The advice from one pharmacy undergoing the transformation to a service-focused business model is simple: Don’t try to do it yourself. Proprietor of Harden Pharmacy in NSW Mark Douglass speaks …
Combined pill increases blood clot risk: review
Be aware but not “unduly alarmed” by increased risk of blood clots linked to combined hormonal contraceptives, says TGA For women using one of the combined hormonal contraceptives currently available …
Marie Ritchie honoured
Retiring PDL CEO honoured by PSA for her groundbreaking career Marie Ritchie, who steps down this month as CEO of PDL (the owners of AJP), has been recognised by the …
World news wrapup: 22 December 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Antrim, Northern Ireland: A pharmacist whose dispensing error was linked to the death of a patient has been given …
S8 standards deteriorating in pharmacy
Non-compliance is rife in the handling of Schedule 8 medicines, the Pharmacy Board of Australia warns In its latest quarterly newsletter, the Board has warned of the “deterioration” of S8 …
CH2 confirmed as CSO distributor
CH2 has been confirmed as a CSO Distributor under new arrangements beginning on January 1. This will allow it to provide a more complete and extensive distribution solution for community …
Seasons greetings from AJP
These are the key dates for AJP Daily over the holiday season The team at AJP wish you all a safe and happy holiday season and a happy new year! These …
What you said: Codeine goes S4
A roundup of thought-provoking comments regarding the TGA’s decision to upschedule products containing codeine There weren’t many positive comments. Pharmacy veteran Ron Batagol said: “This decision by TGA is long …