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‘We all hope he gets taken care of.’
A pharmacy worker “practically carried” a 90-year-old customer out of the store when a customer allegedly threatened staff with a knife Nick Logan, the proprietor of the Nick Logan Pharmacist …
Webinar: Avoiding the pitfalls – a practical discussion of pharmacist & proprietor responsibilities
Your legal responsibilities in pharmacy are directly related to whether you’re a pharmacist, a manager or a proprietor. Our specialist panel will show you how to avoid the regulatory pitfalls …
ECP barriers remain
Pharmacists can do more when it comes to emergency contraception provision, says sexual health expert Despite high awareness of the availability of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), there are some barriers …
World news wrapup: 5 August 2021
Pharmacy tech stole half a million dollars’ worth of stock, sold it and gambled proceeds; GP surgery warns against pharmacy jab; NZ agency move for transparency Bedworth, Warwickshire: A pharmacy …
65-hour weeks his downfall, says jailed pharmacist
A pharmacist who had to sell his store at a “monstrous loss” after his suspension has now been jailed for 22 months The West Australian has reported on the case …
‘Pharmacists are exasperated’
Pharmacist takes Prime Minister to task about vaccine rollout issues during Parliamentary discussion Pharmacist and MP Emma McBride has launched a lengthy tirade against the federal government over the botched …
Be aware of your responsibilities
PDL issues latest advice for pharmacists on COVID-19 vaccinations, covering risk assessment and informed consent PDL has previously released Practice Alerts on COVID-19 vaccinations, including: Vaccinations 2021, on the 13 …
Celebrating a century
Community-owned Friendlies Pharmacy celebrates 100-year milestone Friendlies Discount Pharmacies is celebrating 100 years since the opening of its first store in Maryborough, Queensland, in October 1921. Friendlies Pharmacy Maryborough has …
Antigen tests in pharmacy?
Health Minister raises the possibility of COVID surveillance testing in pharmacy Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says pharmacy is among the options being considered as a location for COVID surveillance …
Benzene recall alert
The recall of a spray sunscreen shows Australian regulations work, says one expert The TGA has announced that Johnson & Johnson Pacific is recalling all batches of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer …
Anger over migration plan
Readers outraged over pharmacy being added to the skilled occupation list and the impact it may have on existing wages and workloads in community pharmacy Our readers have been …
Long lines for AZ jab, tough conditions for pharmacists
The public in red zones are embracing pharmacy vaccination against COVID-19 – but pharmacists and staff are facing grim conditions Another thousand pharmacies are expected to receive their COVID-19 vaccination …