The week in review
There was again lots of COVID-19 news this week, from vaccination to expanded eligibility for antivirals… and a message for impatient customers Prime Minister Anthony Albanese got vaccinated against flu …
Interest rates and the pharmacy market
The Reserve Bank has increased interest rates in 2022, what impact is this having on the pharmacy real estate market and those looking to buy or sell a pharmacy? Interest …
Back on the calendar
A number of conferences are returning to the pharmacy events calendar in the next few months. Let’s look at what’s coming up Pharmacy Connect is the place to be for …
A return to ‘pre-pandemic levels’
Shortages of intravenous and subcutaneous Actemra have been resolved as pharmacists thanked for their patience A shortage of Actemra (tocilizumab) has finally been resolved after supply was battered following recommendations …
‘He’s not an expert in diagnosis, he’s not an expert in management.’
A call to allow pharmacists to prescribe antivirals for COVID has been labelled “really sad” by a leading doctor The Pharmacy Guild and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners …
Tips for avoiding S8 pitfalls
In its latest practice update, PDL has offered information on Schedule 8 medicines management Schedule 8 medicines, in particular opioids, are often involved in notifications to PDL. An Australian Institute …
High doses drop after moves to curb overprescribing
Patients have been shifting to lower dose PPIs following PBS listing changes, review reveals, but more investigation is needed The Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) of the PBAC has found positive …
First-gen antihistamine warning
TGA publishes safety alert as winter cold and flu symptoms ramp up, warning that hundreds of cases involving babies and children have been reported, along with adverse events The TGA …
AJP chats with… Flynn Swift
Getting the lowdown on the new NAPSA president for 2022-23, student challenges and his hopes for the coming year—and fun facts! Flynn Swift has been elected NAPSA’s president for the …
90 years of pharmacy service
Pharmacy Guild Queensland Branch President Chris Owen has thanked and congratulated Delahunty’s Chemist for nine decades and three generations of pharmacy service “On behalf of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, …
Proposed pharmacy failed the supermarket test
A company’s appeal to supply PBS items has been knocked back… and it all depended on whether a nearby store was truly a supermarket In July 2021, a pharmacy company …
‘The audacity:’ Pharmacist claps back at complainer
A woman who complained on social media that pharmacists take too long to fill scripts has had the reality explained to her on TikTok “Can someone please explain to me …