Door opened on COVID jab distribution
The ACCC has made a decision which wholesalers say will facilitate discussions with Government for potential involvement in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout The ACCC has extended existing authorisation allowing NPSA …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Impact of Inhaler Device Regimen in Patients with Asthma or COPD Patients prescribed different device types for reliever and maintenance medications …
Could SafeScript have prevented man’s addictions?
A coroner has recommended amended training on medicines which affect the central nervous system, after the death of a man from mixed drug toxicity Victorian coroner Leveasque Peterson has recommended …
Ivermectin control tightened
The TGA has imposed new restrictions on the prescribing of oral ivermectin, concerned about its off-label use in COVID-19 The Therapeutic Goods Administration made the move following advice from the …
TGA ponders legal action over Kelly texts
Regulator concerned over spurious COVID-19 information sent by controversial MP The Therapeutic Goods Administration is looking at potentially taking legal action under the Criminal Code after controversial MP Craig Kelly …
How do you manage stress?
PSS and RMIT University are conducting a study around the coping mechanisms that pharmacists use to manage stress, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic In conjunction with Pharmacists’ Support …
Moderna dates and ages revealed
Pharmacy Guild outlines tranches for Moderna vaccines starting this week and reveals the age groups that will be targeted With millions of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines set to arrive over the …
Lightning can strike twice
Being successful in community pharmacy is all about managing, and improving, your performance regardless of the external forces There is a myth that lightning never strikes in one place twice. …
The week in review
With a new vaccine on its way to pharmacy next week and the Health Department announcing changes, it’s been another busy week in pharmacy PSA NSW Branch President Chelsea Felkai …
Pharmacies could ‘pose high risk situations’ for offender
A man with a history of robbing pharmacies with tomahawks has been placed under an interim supervision order as he nears his release date In August 2021, the state of …
Compounding complaints
Pharmacy council notes an increasing number of complaints relating to the compounding of eye drops in community pharmacies Over the last few months, there has been an increasing number of …
Respiratory Tract Infections
Pharmacy is often the first stop for patients with suspected respiratory tract infections; presenting an opportunity to provide antibiotic stewardship and self-care advice Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are highly prevalent …