vaccination
“We’re eternally grateful”
MPs question the remuneration offered to pharmacy for COVID vax, and why the profession was excluded for so long, while offering thanks for making vax rates “skyrocket”  Federal parliamentarians have …
Vaccination administration, have you got it RIGHT?
In its latest practice alert, PDL offers a helpful checklist when vaccinating patients against COVID-19 PDL recognises the extraordinary efforts that pharmacists have made to provide COVID-19 vaccines to more …
World news wrapup: 21 October 2021
Afghanistan faces meds shortages; Canada pharmacy allegedly repeatedly targeted for arson; anti-vaccinators vandalise Belfast pharmacy Kabul, Afghanistan: Following the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, pharmacy owners are warning that …
Pharmacist knocks back $1k jab bribe
A leading pharmacist tells how a patient attempted to bribe him to fake her COVID vaccination Anthony Tassone, Victorian branch president of the Pharmacy Guild, has told how a patient …
The week in review
The pharmacy sector was looking to the future this week, as lockdowns begin to ease and vaccination numbers continue to grow The Pharmacy Guild‘s Trent Twomey had some advice to …
Guild partners for coal industry health
The NSW coal mining industry’s health organisation, CS Health, is partnering with community pharmacists The agreement means COVID-19 vaccination doses will be available with little or no wait times, close …
‘It’s about time we as a profession gather data to advance our professional services.’
COVID-19 has provided a key opportunity to gather insights into patients’ thoughts on vaccination A group of pharmacy academics and PhD students from the University of South Australia are exploring …
Mandatory vax orders for WA
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff in Western Australia will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by this date… From Monday 1 November 2021, pharmacists and pharmacy staff in Western Australia will …
The week in review
Vaccine passports, vaccine mandates and vaccine incidents all made the headlines this week We heard the latest from the QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, showing a low grad salary for pharmacy …
Wizard shares jab reasons, partners with delivery service
WA Health Minister has shared his reason for being vaccinated against COVID-19, participating in Wizard Pharmacy’s campaign Wizard Pharmacy’s #whatsyourreason campaign has seen community members sharing their reasons for getting the …
COVID-19 vax incidents: five key themes
What are the most common queries and incidents involving COVID-19 vaccines? PDL shares its insights… The PDL Professional Officers continue to assist pharmacists with enquiries and incidents involving COVID-19 vaccines, …
Wizards list their reasons
Wizard encourages COVID-19 vaccinations as WA passes one million fully vaccinated As Western Australia hit one million fully vaccinated against COVID-19 over the weekend, Wizard Pharmacy team members are encouraging …