No to pharmacist initiated Covid antivirals
Government says “no” to funding pharmacist prescribing of Covid-19 antiviral medications Labor will not implement a recommendation from the House Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport, to allow pharmacists …
Pharmacists get green light to treat skin conditions
A state government adds skin conditions to pharmacists’ scope as part of prescribing trial Pharmacists will soon be able to treat shingles and mild plaque psoriasis, under Victoria’s Community Pharmacist …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Treatments for cough and common cold in children Upper respiratory tract infections in children are common, self-limiting illnesses that resolve without …
‘You will pay for it in a major and punishing way’
A doctor sent “abusive, insulting and threatening” comments to a pharmacist—and allegedly told the store’s owners to sack him and pay the doctor $10,000 A doctor’s attempt to have an …
Blister pack recycle comes to the NT
Northern Territory pharmacy group launches free blister pack recycling program Patients in the Northern Territory can now bring used blister packs to selected pharmacies and health clinics for recycling as …
No more for the favourite
Gambling is big business. It’s fun for some and can manufacture hope and happiness. But for many it induces hopelessness and despair, writes Angelo Pricolo We are surrounded by advertisements …
‘Competitive fun’ helps Wizard hit milestone
Wizard Pharmacy has set a new record for its donations to Starlight Children’s Foundation The group has now raised $56,600 during its annual Starlight Giving Tree Appeal, which ran in-store …
Pharmacies join new palliative care network
Terminally ill patients given improved access to end-of-life medications through community pharmacy network Select community pharmacies across South Australia are now stocking palliative care medications as part of a measure …
Deserving winners
Leading NSW Pharmacists recognised for outstanding contributions to the profession and to their patients The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has recognised New South Wales’ top pharmacists as part of …
The first stop
From managing minor ailments to educating on antibiotics, fever and concussion – pharmacists can make a significant impact on children’s health, says Leanne Philpott Back to school’ means a lot …
The week in review
Another week past, and another week closer to the 8CPA deadline…so how’s it looking? What’s happening with the 8CPA? The March 1 deadline is growing near, and CAPS is concerned …
‘I think I am having a heart attack’
A stressed, busy US woman was the sole pharmacist on duty at a CVS in Indiana, when she experienced heart attack symptoms – but was worried about closing the store …