OCP change in the ACT
Five pharmacies in the country’s capital are now offering some patients a re-supply of the oral contraceptive pill under a scope of practice trial The ACT Government has said in …
Mum calls for pharmacy double-check after toddler overdose
South Australian mum wants Pharmacy Board intervention to prevent medication errors News Corp media has reported on the case of Donald Mudge, a 20-month-old who was given a massive overdose …
Substandard, falsified meds focus
FIP has launched a new resource to help countries self-assess the adequacy of their regulatory systems to support pharmacy interventions to prevent the harms of substandard and falsified medicines Developed …
Suspension fears spark drink driving incident
A pharmacist contacted law enforcement to warn them of her partner’s alleged behaviour – leading to her own suspension and a later drink-driving incident The experienced Queensland pharmacist had recently …
Pharmacist suspended, claims extortion
A pharmacist who has been reportedly linked to a sports drugs scandal has told the mainstream media that he has been targeted by an extortion scheme The pharmacist’s registration was …
Prepare for scope expansion
PSA rolls out a new education series ahead of expanded scope of practice trial Pharmacists seeking to participate in Victoria’s pharmacist prescribing trial can now access two training courses through the …
Pharmacist charged over steroid sales to criminals
A pharmacist has fronted Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on drug trafficking and fraud charges A Melbourne pharmacist who was arrested earlier this year has now been charged with a series of …
New face at National
National Pharmacies appoints new general manager, member and customer experience National Pharmacies has appointed expert membership marketing executive Kimberley Bolton as General Manager Member and Customer Experience. It says Bolton …
Pilot training for Victorians
College launches training to support Victorian community pharmacist state-wide pilot The Australasian College of Pharmacy says it aims to continue its for support pharmacists’ expanding scope of practice with the …
Pharmacists’ Support Service elects new president
Western Sydney pharmacist with a passion for helping others takes the reigns at Pharmacists Support Service (PSS) Having joined the pharmacy profession with the goal of helping people, new …
Guild issues cyber warning
Pharmacy owners are being urged to be alert for cyber attacks as part of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign Financial losses can be just the …
Pharmacists to join Butler at ‘Yes’ rally
Pharmacists are set to join Mark Butler, the Minister for Health and Aged Care, at the Health Workers for Yes rally in Adelaide tomorrow (10 October) Union group, Professionals Australia …