World news wrapup: 14 April 2022
Pharmacist charged with hate crime after alleged bar attack; Tennessee pharmacists to prescribe ivermectin; Sri Lanka faces devastating meds shortage Chicago, Illinois: A pharmacist has been charged with a hate …
Pharmacist took 29,000 Ritalin tablets from employer
Stressed by workplace and other pressures, a pharmacist began to take Ritalin from the pharmacy where they worked – up to 20 tablets a day A state Civil and Administrative …
Vaccine exemption appeal knocked back
A pharmacist’s “vaccine hesitant” views have been heard in her quest to gain an exemption from the vaccine mandate The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission heard that the pharmacist was working …
How to bounce forward: Olly Bridge
Olly Bridge revealed his ‘eight keys for avoiding burnout’ at APP2022. Here he shares tips for pharmacists on how to look after themselves Olly Bridge is a health and wellness …
Melanie’s mission for Eczema Support is personal
Melanie Funk and Eczema Support Australia are on a mission to connect with, inform and advocate for Australians affected by eczema On the AJP stage at APP2022, our host Miranda …
Pharmacy Connect is back
After a COVID induced hiatus in 2021, planning for Pharmacy Connect 2022 is well underway Pharmacy Connect will take place from 1-3 September as a COVID-safe event, and is being …
Leading compounder censured over ‘failure to exercise proper oversight’
A former NSW pharmacist has been disqualified for three years over multiple compounding complaints, but he alleges “a massive swamp of corruption and malfeasance” is behind the decision Former pharmacist …
Are scripts more affordable?
Our poll about patients skipping their scripts due to cost has revealed a surprising result In February, the Pharmacy Guild began commenting in the mainstream and pharmacy media about the …
Poll: Election 2022
Now the Federal Election has been called, we’d like to know who you think would best support the pharmacy profession On April 10, Prime Minister Scott Morrison advised the Governor-General …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Oral antivirals for mild–moderate COVID‑19: a panacea or a logistical and clinical conundrum? Multiple therapeutic options for COVID-19 are …
Australians ‘losing out’ over lack of pharmacist pay
Now that the federal election has been called, pharmacy groups have spoken out about their wish lists Over the weekend, Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed that the 2022 Federal Election …
Anti-mask group allegedly abused pharmacy workers
Several people who allegedly abused pharmacy staff have pleaded not guilty to related charges, but refused to enter the court over mask requirements In March, the West Australian reported that …