vaccination
On the verge
Vaccine acceptance or rejection can be viewed on a continuum, say experts, but how can you best approach those who are wavering in between due to hesitancy? Patients hesitant to …
The week in review
This week in pharmacy, it’s been all about the statistics We looked at the Guild Digest 2021, which shed light on issues like how much the average community pharmacy makes, …
World news wrapup: 18 November 2021
Pharmacists not responsible for medicines accessibility gap; largest ever civil settlement for unlawful dispensing controlled substances to be paid by pharmacist; Kaiser strike averted Savannah, Georgia: A former pharmacy owner …
Poll: Is your pharmacy providing booster shots?
The pharmacy COVID-19 booster shot program began last week… but some pharmacies are declining to participate. Tell us what you think in our poll In recent weeks, a number of …
Three million milestone ahead
Community pharmacies have now administered more than two million COVID-19 vaccine doses, and are on track for three million, says one leading pharmacist Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president Trent …
The week in review
This week the headlines were all about vaccination, and the future of pharmacy with submissions to the National Medicines Policy Review This week we reported on submissions to the National …
Pharmacy vaccine fraud attempt
Geraldton Police say they have charged a woman over an attempted vaccine fraud at a pharmacy “Geraldton Police have charged a 34-year-old Kalbarri woman with one count of attempted fraud …
World news wrapup: 11 November 2021
US union pharmacists to strike over wages; vaccine fraud in Canada; Scotland eyes sore throats in minor ailment scheme San Francisco, California: The union representing pharmacists employed by Kaiser Permanente …
Flu rebound season likely
Vaccinators have been asked not to forget that other contagious and potentially deadly respiratory illness: it’s time to order flu jabs The Immunisation Coalition is urging healthcare providers, including pharmacists, …
‘Minister Hunt doesn’t think we’re worth more than $16 a shot.’
COVID boosters will become a regular occasion, says a leading pharmacist – but here’s why some might not be participating Australia hit the milestone of 80% double-vaccinated over the weekend, …
The week in review
COVID-19 vaccination continued to lead the news this week, though relationships between GPs and pharmacists also surfaced The Infinity Group‘s Manjinder Singh said there appeared to be a new round …
World news wrapup: 4 November 2021
Student death sparks call for change; pharmacist accused of trading medicines for sex; pharmacist who re-used syringe barrels faces class action suit Media, Pennsylvania: An 81-year-old pharmacist has been arrested, …