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Skyrocketing RAT price scrutiny
Nearly half the reports made to the ACCC about rapid antigen test “potential scams” are about pharmacies The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it has “significant concerns” about the …
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 …
‘This is not on:’ RATs redirected?
The Federal Government has denied that it is redirecting rapid antigen tests ordered by pharmacies to itself, as stores struggle with supply Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain has shared an …
The top ten
CWH, RATs, vax: the topics our readers have been focusing on over the holiday season The last two months have certainly been busy for everyone in primary health. And there’s …
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 …
Webinar: Burnout – what it is, and how to manage it
Our panel aims to help pharmacists recognise signs that burnout may be looming, and take steps to address their situation 15 February 2022 | 8-9PM AEDT Healthcare professionals are …
Where will the stock come from?
Guild welcomes National Cabinet decision on pharmacy rapid antigen tests for concession card holders, but says supply remains the crucial issue National Cabinet has announced a new plan for the …
Penalty over unlawful RATs
A Melbourne company has been fined $26k for breaches related to rapid antigen tests and nicotine vaping products The TGA has issued two infringement notices, totalling $26,640, to Melbourne-based company …
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 …
Vale Mary Polack
Colleagues mourn the passing of a celebrated Tasmanian pharmacy figure The pharmacy community is commemorating the career of Mary Polack, who died recently (28 December), aged 80 years, following a …
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 …