Opioid script changes mean well, but have left some people in chronic pain
How have changes to opioid prescribing affected some patients? Aili Langford, Carl Schneider, Christine Lin, and Danijela Gnjidic, from the University of Sydney, take a look Chronic pain affects about …
You ought to be congratulated
State Health Minister says community pharmacies will play a pivotal role in the COVID-19 vaccination effort The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch held its Women in Pharmacy International Women’s …
World news wrapup: 11 March 2021
Pharmacist’s joke leads to privacy lawsuit; pharmacist keeps vaccinating despite personal losses; registration cancelled after appeal fails Phoenix, Arizona: An Arizona Supreme Court ruling has revived the lawsuit of a …
Could poor pay deter best candidates?
New data confirms that pharmacy graduates are the lowest-paid graduates in Australia, prompting a warning to the sector The union for employee pharmacists has flagged the imminent release of its …
Don’t undermine vaccine efforts: Boards
“There is no place for anti-vaccination messages in professional health practice,” says a Pharmacy Board spokesperson as Ahpra explains what’s expected of providers The National Boards and Ahpra have published …
Webinar: Handle challenging pharmacy situations with confidence
Following on from our popular webinar about managing difficult conversations, PDL professional officers are back to share tips on handling tricky scenarios in pharmacy 23 March 2021 | 8-9PM AEDT …
Stepping in
PM steps into role of acting Health Minister as Hunt takes leave for infection Health Minister Greg Hunt has taken sick leave as he battles cellulitis, a bacterial infection of …
Fired after taking vaccines for family
Two American pharmacists have had their employment terminated after one took home COVID-19 vaccines and gave them to family members US media are reporting on the case of two pharmacists …
Solving a policy enigma
Successful integration into general practice and aged care will offer pharmacists autonomy and boost medications management, says a leading GP The developing of the role of pharmacists working in general …
The numbers are in
How much does the Pharmacy Guild chief take home… and how does this compare to other industry heads? The Australian has reported on the take-home remuneration of a number of …
Sigma readies for the vaccine
Sigma speaks out about its plans to help with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program Sigma says that most of its pharmacy brands, including Amcal, Guardian, and Discount Drug …
Toddler milk targeted
Toddler milk ads could be driving demand for infant formula, the ACCC says The ACCC is proposing to re-authorise a longstanding agreement by manufacturers to not promote toddler milk. The …