Pharmacists: unsung heroes of aged care
The federal government committed substantial funding to aged care in the recent Budget, but questions have been raised over the efficacy of some of its proposals, says Gerard Stevens …
The week in review
Student finalists were announced, the Guild lambasted Australia’s COVID vaccine “stroll out”, and an audit found no signs of unlawful pharmacy ownership COVID-19 vaccination was at the forefront of pharmacy …
MHT: Timing is critical
Experts agree menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is safe and effective for women with no absolute contraindications—but timing is critical Leading menopause experts have welcomed a UK study that suggests the …
Looking after your inventory
Issues with some pharmacy DAA, RUM and Schedule 8 procedures, investigators report There remain issues with the compliance of some pharmacies with the procedures required by regulators, the Victorian Pharmacy …
NSW pharmacies to begin vaccinating
A handful of pharmacies will begin administering the AZ jab as part of a “pilot” program, but the focus on the GP network and mass centres continues More than 1,200 …
Dispensing error on pharmacist’s first day
A pharmacist accidentally dispensed sertraline instead of sumatriptan to a teenager… a mistake discovered over six months later A New Zealand pharmacist failed to adhere to professional standards by mistakenly …
More than 200 forged scripts
Pharmacist sentenced to three years in prison for forging scripts for oxycodone and alprazolam American man Eric Tingley, 45, has been sentenced to 36 months of imprisonment for forging prescriptions …
Embrace disruptive change
Trends expert Michael McQueen shares his insights into the top three forms of disruption forecast for pharmacy, and info you can access today to keep up to speed One of …
Enhance pharmacy’s role
Pharmacies and pharmacy students are a crucial part of ‘widening the channels’ for COVID vaccinations says Grattan Institute Australia needs to urgently ‘widen the channels’ through which it is distributing …
Making a switch
Former Guild president appointed to inaugural biosimilars role Former national president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, has been appointed inaugural Chair of The Australian Biosimilars Academy Advisory …
World News Wrapup: 1 July 2021
Vancouver pharmacist suspended over phony scripts; some Greek pharmacies take issue with Covid self-tests; Malaysian pharmacist praised for settling mother’s bill Vancouver, Canada: A Vancouver pharmacist has been suspended for …
Stroke: reducing risk factors
Pharmacists are well-placed to educate at-risk patients about the different types of stroke, provide advice on the major risk factors and related lifestyle choices, as well as drug treatments for …