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Full scope on paper, support in practice
Raven’s Recruitment operations manager David Shaw looks at the questions pharmacists should ask before accepting a new role A pharmacist reads an advertisement promising expanded scope, a consulting room and …
The week in review
Eli Lilly’s direct-to-consumer distribution model and the recall of Andrographis products continued to attract headlines this week Reassurances from pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly are doing little to ease pharmacists’ concerns …
‘The stars aligned’ – no injuries in pharmacy car accident
A Toyota LandCruiser Prado which smashed its way metres into a pharmacy missed patients by mere seconds in what the pharmacy co-owner says is a “miracle” Pharmacist Vince Pappalardo, who …
Sponsor announces Tavneos discontinuation
Prescribers are being urged not to initiate treatment with Tavneos (avacopan) in new patients, with the drug to be withdrawn from the Australian market next year CSL Seqirus is set …
More than access: the evolving role of pharmacists in UTI care
With pharmacist-led UTI services now widely established, the conversation has shifted beyond improving access to care. How are pharmacists balancing timely treatment with appropriate diagnosis, antimicrobial stewardship and patient education? …
Docs back tighter controls on ‘nangs’
AMA welcomes proposals to strengthen controls on the non-therapeutic supply and use of nitrous oxide Stronger controls around access to nitrous oxide should be framed as both a supply and patient protection …
Pharmacy warning over refrigeration
NSW Health has issued a public warning statement with regard to a cold chain breach at a North Coast pharmacy NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant wrote that she …
Pharmacy dispenses huge amount of drugs without scripts
A doctor has admitted inappropriately obtaining drugs from a pharmacy, using handwritten notes without even a patient’s name… and exporting them overseas The Civil and Administrative Tribunal NSW has heard …
TGA flags vaccine reconstitution errors
Immunisers are being urged to “check product-specific instructions when preparing and administering vaccines”, following error reports Health professionals, including pharmacists, are being reminded of the need to follow specific preparation …
Travel health: preparing Australians for overseas travel
An effective pre-travel consultation extends well beyond determining which vaccines are required for a particular destination Key points Travel health extends beyond vaccination and should be based on an individual …
ParagonCare shifts Collins to CFO
CH2 managing director steps into CFO role at parent company, ParagonCare ParagonCare has confirmed the appointment of David Collins as its new chief financial officer in a statement to the …
New ODT guidelines in Victoria
In a welcome announcement the Department of Health has now published the new Guidelines for Opioid Dependence Treatment in Victoria, writes Angelo Pricolo The main changes in the 2026 Guidelines …