The events lowdown
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to play havoc with the pharmacy events calendar. Here’s a rundown of some of the latest news on how the 2021 calendar is shaping up. Pharmacy …
Compounding changes
TGA seeks feedback on proposed changes to compounded medicines guidelines The Therapeutic Goods Administration is seeking submissions from interested parties on its proposed changes to compounded medicine manufacturing practices and …
Staying in the bush
Targeting rural and regional students for study at a rural pharmacy school will help to reduce workforce shortages, researchers say New Australian research has supported the theory that students who …
Moving forward
TGA opens the first door on the COVID vaccine registration pathway for AZ option The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted a provisional determination to AstraZeneca for its COVID-19 Vaccine, …
Holding the line
Don’t give in to pressure to water down proposed regulations around prescription-only vaping, e-cigarettes, Senator tells government A motion has been moved in the Senate calling for the government to …
What a difference a century makes
There’s widespread panic, restrictions and quarantines are in place, medicines are in short supply, false information is spreading, staff are getting sick and people are refusing to wear masks. Welcome …
Coping through a difficult year
Associate Professor Sue Kirsa outlines the work the Australian Pharmacy Council has done to help the profession navigate the challenges of 2020 So much has changed in the world and …
The need to seek help
Pharmacist Curtis Ruhnau talks about why you should join our webinar on mental health in the pharmacy profession To coincide with Mental Health Week (10-18 Oct), the AJP and Pharmacist’s …
Shoring up the system
Health a key focus as budget aims to ensure COVID response and confirm 7CPA funding The 2020 Federal Budget, delivered by Treasurer Josh Frydenburg last night (5 October) is funding …
No more ads
TGA warns off advertising for first aid creams containing a cancelled NSAID The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is reminding advertisers that first aid creams containing bufexamac cannot be advertised to …
Returning to normal
September 1945: World War II is over, and restrictions on medicine sales, and pharmacy ownership were being lifted. Meanwhile, readers were unhappy with GPs’ script standards The recent cessation of …
Standing in the way of progress
Survey reveals how the pandemic has hampered the provision of vaccinations in Australian pharmacies COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the ability of pharmacists in Australia to provide vaccination services, new …