drug diversion
World news wrapup: 20 April 2023
UK pharmacy chains share sensitive info with TikTok, Facebook; NZ cyclone could see minor ailments scheme rolled out; tainted fentanyl crisis emerges in US UK: The LloydsPharmacy chain has come …
‘Do not be afraid to exercise your independent professional judgment.’
PRU director warns that pharmacists are being targeted by criminal networks for high-risk medications, with the council continuing to receive complaints Criminal networks are targeting pharmacists to obtain high-risk medicines …
Drugs supplied for ‘highly addictive’ drink
A former pharmacy manager has been sentenced after he aimed to help corner the market on a drug drink containing opioids and promethazine UK media have reported on the case …
Fentanyl fraudsters becoming ‘more strategic’
Pharmacists must be “constantly vigilant and alert” to the possibility of fentanyl diversion and misuse, warns council Some patients seeking prescriptions from multiple prescribers and presenting them at multiple pharmacies …
Three-year ban for ill pharmacist
A pharmacist with major depression said she was fearful for her job when she provided prescription medicines to her colleagues’ family and friends The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has …
Pharmacist imprisoned after ordering ‘hit’
A former pharmacist will forfeit guns, ammunition, gold and silver coins seized from places including his pharmacy, and is sentenced for a drug distribution conspiracy The US pharmacist has been …
Pharmacist caught with ice, prohibited weapon
The Pharmacy Board has issued a statement about a pharmacist who diverted S8s and supplied ice The Board outlined the case of Daniel Soong, the former part owner of two …
Pharmacist self-administered ADHD drugs
A pharmacist’s registration has been cancelled after he was caught with restricted substances including phentermine marked as “Rocket Caps” in his car The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal heard that …
World news wrapup: 16 April 2020
Pharmacist in alleged plot to blow up rival store; city sector lockdown after pharmacist self-treats for COVID-19; pharmacist under investigation for alleged face mask hoarding and price gouging Virginia, US: …
World news wrapup: 16 January 2020
Pharmacist jailed for black market activity; NZ pharmacies feel the pinch as Chemist Warehouse moves in; pharmacy tech hid stolen drugs in her bra Wolverhampton, England: A pharmacist has been …
World news wrapup: 18 April 2019
Auckland pharmacies penalised over short-changing workers; UK cracks down on online pharmacies following BBC investigation; Dublin pharmacist investigated for selling “study drugs” Auckland, New Zealand: Seven area pharmacies short-changed some …
‘It will take courage to face the failure of our current drug policies.’
NSW Deputy State Coroner Harriet Grahame has called for a drug summit, attention to real time prescribing, better access to drug substitution programs and better pharmacy takeup of naloxone She …