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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Patients’ Opinions towards the Services of Pharmacists Based in General Practice In this survey conducted across 6 general practices in the …
‘I actually couldn’t believe it.’
A pregnant patient in the UK has complained after two different pharmacies refused to supply aspirin, as Australian doctors urge pharmacists to consider the evidence A pregnant woman has written …
Pharmacist prescribing of antivirals a ‘no brainer’
Pharmacy groups call for pharmacist initiation of COVID-19 oral antiviral medicines as demand skyrockets, but GP group says doctors should remain mainstay The Pharmacy Guild and the PSA are calling …
Intern’s ‘tragic’ pain history before S8 thefts
A Tribunal has examined whether a former intern’s impairment constituted “a fundamental deficiency of character and integrity so serious to warrant his removal from the profession” A former pharmacy intern …
Finding the best rate
Capitalisation Rate versus adjustments: what’s more important in a pharmacy business sale? Natalie Sirianni explains the calculations you need to know When I’m selling a pharmacy business, the first question …
The week in review
A many-sided stoush about vaping and pharmacy kickbacks, COVID news and the PSA conference all made news this week This week saw controversy over vaping rear its head, with News …
The evolution of pharmacy
In this podcast, pharmacists discuss the evolution of the profession’s role, along with the challenges, and excitement and opportunities, that this brings Our podcast host Carlene McMaugh speaks to a …
Claiming becomes an issue
Issues have arisen with some PBS claims for ezetimibe following item and streamline code changes at the start of August Changes to the PBS listing of ezetimibe (Ezetrol), which kicked …
A preventative measure
Pharmacists play a key role in prescribing, dispensing and counselling around emergency contraception, but there are still barriers to access Emergency contraception (EC) is an important tool in the arsenal …
‘You can be the champion of change, we all can.’
Pharmacist named Young Tall Poppy of Science for her research into medicine safety among older people Dr Renly Lim, from the University of South Australia, has been recognised with a …
Pharmacist substance abuse presents ‘high risk’ to public
After multiple legal cases involving substance abuse this year, experts are warning pharmacists to consider how personal issues can start to affect work life While impairment among pharmacists is relatively …
Patients distressed by string of dispensing errors
A pharmacist claimed she was copying colleagues when she dispensed drugs for self-administration without a script An inexperienced pharmacist was working “extremely long” hours without sufficient support when she made …