GP calls for higher pharmacist booster pay
Pharmacists are underpaid for providing COVID-19 booster vaccines… says a leading GP Dr Omar Khorshid, national president of the Australian Medical Association, has highlighted the fact that both GPs and …
Boosters mean ‘huge, risky workloads,’ says pharmacist
Amid debate about remuneration, one pharmacist has questioned the way employee pharmacists are paid for giving the COVID booster shot In response to repeated calls by industry bodies and other …
World news wrapup: 16 December 2021
Suspended after snooping; tornado devastates pharmacy; conviction for conspiracy Edmonton, Canada: A pharmacist has had his registration suspended for three months after he accessed the health records of a person …
Ivermectin warning
The TGA has issued a warning over counterfeit ivermectin The Therapeutic Goods Administration says that it has tested several imported products labelled as ivermectin and found that they are counterfeit …
A capital job
Capital Chemist has named its top pharmacies for 2021 The winner of the 2021 Pharmacy of the Year has been announced: Capital Chemist Crace. “Not bad for a pharmacy yet …
18 ways to help
Recognising the pharmacy staffing shortage across the world, FIP has listed 18 urgent actions to address it A global call to action issued on Monday by the International Pharmaceutical Federation …
Appeal over consult room assault rejected
A pharmacist’s sentence for sexual assault was manifestly inadequate, prosecutors claimed – but their appeal has been knocked back Warning: this article contains details that may distress some readers In …
Jab change ‘yet another challenge’
The Health Minister has his COVID booster shot, and brings forward eligibility – announcing yet more changes for underpaid pharmacies to keep up with, says a leading pharmacist Federal Health …
Wizard Bunbury Park Centre wins Pharmacy of the Year
The Wizard group has named its outstanding pharmacies and pharmacists for 2021 Wizard Pharmacy Bunbury Park Centre has been crowned Wizard Pharmacy of the Year 2021 at the group’s annual …
The week in review
A host of pharmacy awards and anniversaries this week, while the potential future of supermarket pharmacies is discussed in the media Speculation circulated in the mainstream media about the possibilities …
‘You will not see pharmacies relocated into our supermarkets.’
The Health Minister highlights a commitment to the existing pharmacy rules, as Woolworths says it wants to strengthen the role of community pharmacies Following Woolworths’ bid to acquire Australian Pharmaceutical …
Raid on vapes
Police raid Canberra businesses selling vapes, while New Zealand announces it plans to eliminate smoking altogether Dangerous and prohibited ingredients were found in two out of every three nicotine vaping …