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GP struck off for overprescribing drugs of addiction
A NSW doctor has had her registration cancelled for repeatedly prescribing large amounts of opioids and benzodiazepines to drug-seeking patients The GP, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has …
Doctors should not be involved in euthanasia: AMA
Medical group maintains position that doctors should not be involved in interventions that serve to end a person’s life The Australian Medical Association today released its updated position statement on …
Do you work through lunch breaks?
With many readers saying they are not paid for skipping breaks, the Pharmacy Guild reminds employers of their legal responsibilities Earlier this month, PPA sent out a reminder that it …
Call for ‘outdated’ abortion laws to be repealed
Medical and legal experts argue for the decriminalisation of abortion in NSW and Queensland in MJA article Abortion is a criminal offence in both states unless it is deemed to be …
Chemist Warehouse loses appeal against Direct Chemist Outlet
Owners of one of Australia’s largest discount pharmacy chains had 19 grounds of appeal dismissed by the Federal Court Chemist Warehouse (CWH) owners Mario Verrocchi and Jack Gance had previously …
Drug supplier for Sylvia Choi sentenced
The young man that supplied Choi with “yellow Snapchats” and MDMA that led to her death has been released on bail Physiotherapist Daniel Dung Huynh, 26, was charged for supplying Choi with an …
World news wrapup: 11 August 2016
AJP takes a look at pharmacy news from around the world Missouri, US: Five pharmacies from four states have filed a class-action lawsuit against pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Express Scripts, reports …
“Hydration clinics” pharmacist faces court over $80,000 theft
A suspended Melbourne pharmacist has faced court over allegations she stole drugs from a pharmacy last year Sara Shadi Kazeme, who is the director of the controversial iv.me hydration clinics, …
“I was addicted to them. I was desperate.”
A NSW doctor fooled colleagues and pharmacists with falsified scripts for OxyContin that ended up totalling 2,856 tablets The 34-year-old doctor had been deregistered for at least three years after …
Reminder to lock up shop after pharmacy robbery
One Sydney pharmacist learnt the hard way after a robber took the opportunity to demand codeine, Oxycontin, and cash The pharmacist had arrived at her place of work, Sydney Cove …
Pharmacist who drugged colleague granted bail
He was sentenced to 10 months jail but immediately appealed and was granted bail A Sydney pharmacist who repeatedly drugged a female colleague after she refused his sexual advances has …
Pharmacist allegedly supplied illegal drugs to bikies and bodybuilders
The accused is part owner of five pharmacies in the Hunter region of NSW Phillip Lawrence Slater, 36, appeared in Maitland Local Court on Thursday 30 June facing 10 charges, …