Practising to the fullest
What are some of the vital roles that community pharmacists can provide during a pandemic? Although the main focus of healthcare services over the coming weeks and months will undoubtedly …
Importing issues
Concerns raised that Indian lockdown could soon add to our medicine supply woes Concerns have been raised about the possibility of medicine supply shortages due to a COVID-19 lockdown being …
Easing the burden
Board flags easing off on CPD standards during pandemic crisis The Pharmacy Board of Australia has acknowledged that the extra pressure on pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic would make it …
The Week in Review
Once again the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dominated the news for pharmacy (and indeed the world in general) over the last week, although the announcing of the Pharmacy of the Year …
Adjusting for a new reality
There will be a relaxation of some of the usual regulations impacting pharmacy alterations during the pandemic, a regulator says In its latest communique, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority flagged a …
Watch what you’re saying
Regulators warn HCPs to stick to the facts on COVID-19 advertising and information Health professionals are being warned to be careful with advertising and information they provide about COVID-19. A …
Leading the way
The 2020 Pharmacy of the Year winner has been revealed Capital Chemist Chisholm in the ACT has been named the Guild Pharmacy of the Year for 2020. The pharmacy had …
Distribution breakthrough
Wholesalers given permission to work together to ensure medicine supply consistency and continuity Pharmaceutical wholesalers have been granted interim permission to undertake proactive measures to “support the continuous, fair and …
Best advice for business
Natalie Sirianni identifies four key business messages from the recent APP2020 Online presentations I know you are all very busy at the moment and may not have the time to …
Closing down
Keep up to date with the latest news on the cancellation or postponement of upcoming pharmacy events Regular pharmacy, pharmaceutical and medical events continue to fall victim to the ongoing …
Intern exam timetable under threat
COVID-19 outbreak forces Pharmacy Board to reconsider its intern exam schedule as it issues new advice on dispensing during the pandemic The Pharmacy Board of Australia says it is currently …
Despatches from the front line
What have our readers been saying about the key stories affecting pharmacy over the last week? An uncertain future Congratulations to Catherine Bronger and the leadership at the Pharmacy Guild …