Sigma says hello to Yello delivery
Sigma Healthcare has launched a delivery platform to provide a more convenient home delivery pharmacy service The service is in partnership with Australian logistics company, Drive Yello. The Yello Platform …
‘Now more than ever, we all need to be there for each other.’
A much-loved pharmacist is to be remembered with an endowed scholarship in Pharmacy at the University of Sydney On what would have been Andrew Tu’s 34th birthday, his widow, Eva …
Expanded powers
The ACT Government has moved to expand pharmacist vaccination in the Territory The Pharmacy Guild of Australia ACT Branch has welcomed confirmation that the ACT Government will lower the age …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Melatonin for children with autism spectrum disorder Behavioural therapy is the first-line treatment for sleep problems in children with autism spectrum …
‘Once again, the pharmacy sector is picking up the slack.’
Temporary arrangements now allow GPs to send digital copies of scripts directly to a patient’s pharmacy of choice, but does this impose an onerous workload and financial burden on community …
Pharmacy ‘uber’ expands
Expansion of Uber-type delivery service announced by MedAdvisor MedAdvisor has announced the launch of the second phase of its pharmacy ‘Uber’ delivery service in Brisbane. The service., which kicks off …
Practising to the fullest
What are some of the vital roles that community pharmacists can provide during a pandemic? Although the main focus of healthcare services over the coming weeks and months will undoubtedly …
Home secretary urged to help protect pharmacists
Pharmacy employers in the UK are being asked to strictly enforce a policy of zero tolerance of abuse After a patients’ association in Australia last week called for a crackdown …
No national shortage, but fears persist
Pharmacists need to be aware that insulin users will be very concerned about potential or actual shortages, say stakeholders The Pharmacy Guild and diabetes organisations are urging people with the …
Rent relief
Landlords must not terminate leases due to non-payment of rent during the pandemic, under “good faith” leasing principles announced Tuesday Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that states and territories would …
Importing issues
Concerns raised that Indian lockdown could soon add to our medicine supply woes Concerns have been raised about the possibility of medicine supply shortages due to a COVID-19 lockdown being …
Easing the burden
Board flags easing off on CPD standards during pandemic crisis The Pharmacy Board of Australia has acknowledged that the extra pressure on pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic would make it …