World news wrapup: 23 January 2020
“Secret trade” of termination drugs in the Bahamas; Oprah lauds pharmacist’s work; US pharmacists well trusted Bahamas: The Bahamas Tribune claims to have unearthed a “secret trade” in abortion medication …
Four ways for pharmacists to help
NSW pharmacists could significantly improve health outcomes for the state’s residents, says the PSA – if four strategic measures are implemented “During 2019, our state recorded the highest confirmed …
‘Strong and pragmatic advocate’ for pharmacy services to retire
Stakeholders have praised the outgoing Secretary of the Department of Health, as a new leader emerges Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Wednesday that Glenys Beauchamp PSM has decided to …
Smoke set to worsen back-to-school asthma
The National Asthma Council is calling on pharmacists to help children with asthma be well prepared for this year’s back-to-school asthma spike The jump in asthma exacerbations as school goes …
Security problem not so intractable
State, Territory and Commonwealth governments are supporting new standards for secure messaging, saying that the standards will be mandatory in future procurement for applicable systems The joint statement was shared …
Frequent excessive testosterone prescribing
The Medical Board has issued a statement regarding a GP reprimanded over his overprescribing of testosterone The Board says that Dr Onsy Hanna was the subject of a hearing at …
The week in review
As Australia continues to be affected by fire, smoke and poor quality air, pharmacists have been on the ground helping out Capital Chemist‘s Andrew Topp told of the tireless work …
Pharmacists fight ‘draconian’ cuts
Pharmacists at the Mater Hospital in Brisbane are protesting pay cuts they say could be up to 18% Union members at the Mater voted on Thursday to take industrial action, …
Dentist repeatedly breached conditions
Pharmacists made several mandatory notifications about a suspended dentist who attempted to fill scripts he had written in the names of other people A tribunal has found that it would …
Pertussis adapts to boost its survival
Researchers say pertussis is becoming “smarter” as it evolves, and are calling for a new vaccine – but for now vaccination is vital, and pharmacists have a key role to …
Two month suspension over ice pipes
Another pharmacist has been found to have engaged in professional misconduct after importing ice pipes into WA The Pharmacy Board has published details about the case of Cathy Nguyen, who …
Audit and compliance activities on the way
The Pharmacy Programs Administrator has stated that from 1 February 2020, it will commence ongoing active monitoring and compliance activities In a statement on Thursday the PPA noted that it …