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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …