World news wrapup: 19 November 2020
Pharmacist allegedly helped man attempt suicide; farm worker sentenced for veterinary pharmacist’s killing; pharmacy in US COVID-19 jab agreement Ann Arbor, Michigan: A pharmacist has had his license to practise …
Mixed findings on Metformin contamination
Reassuring messages from TGA after investigation reveals some contaminated Metformin batches The risk to patients who have taken metformin that is potentially lightly contaminated with a potentially carcinogenic nitrosamine has …
NSW to get RTM
Real Time Prescription Monitoring is on the way in NSW – and the Guild is calling for details The NSW Government has released its 2020-21 Budget, with what it calls …
‘City kid in the bush doesn’t mean you can get tanked at the pub and then drive home.’
A pharmacist has been admonished for driving the short distance between the local pub and his home, at more than twice the legal blood alcohol level Local News Corp media …
‘It is a very, very good offer made at the right time.’
Amazon Pharmacy has launched in the US, offering Prime customers discounts on prescription medications and unlimited, free delivery – and it could be coming to Australia soon Amazon.com announced the …
Clear the vaccination pathway
As the likelihood of a successful COVID-19 vaccine next year rises, there is increasing discussion about pharmacy’s role in their delivery. Anthony Tassone says we need to plan now Optimism …
‘You cannot outrun your past.’
An investigation into missing hydrocodone revealed that a travelling pharmacist was a convicted murderer who had been on the run since 1971 American media have covered the capture of Leonard …
‘This is not a time to panic.’
A chemist has been caught in the new South Australian COVID-19 cluster, as pharmacists are advised to help patients protect themselves The Star Discount Chemist, Hollywood Plaza Surgery at Salisbury …
Wizard Pharmacy brings joy to sick Starlight kids
Wizard Pharmacy is celebrating its ten-year partnership with the Starlight Children’s Foundation with the launch of its Starlight Giving Trees in all pharmacies The initiative is planned to help raise …
Delays, perceptions of unfair policies form basis for complaints
Health Ombudsman reports hundreds of complaints related to the handling of notifications about registered health practitioners The National Health Practitioner Ombudsman received 595 complaints about the administrative actions of Ahpra …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news COPD and Osteoporosis: Associated Factors in Patients Treated with Inhaled Corticosteroids Osteoporosis is one of the significant comorbidities in …
‘We need to step up.’
Those doing “substandard” medication management reviews should be put on notice, says leading pharmacist The University of Tasmania’s Associate Professor Juanita Breen, who has led research into reducing aged care …