Pharmacists needed, but not paid fairly
The TGA has approved Moderna’s COVID jab as a booster – but will pharmacies provide it? A leading pharmacist says it may not be financially viable for many On Wednesday, …
Trent Twomey awarded full academic title of JCU Professor
The National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Trent Twomey, has been awarded the full academic title of James Cook University Professor in the Division of Tropical Health and …
World news wrapup: 9 December 2021
Pharmacist allegedly stabs his boss multiple times; NZ chemist puts on cute new staff member; is Boots for sale? Springfield, Missouri: A pharmacist has been charged in federal court after …
‘Communities will die’ if supermarkets wrest control
The Pharmacy Guild has been accused of “moral bankruptcy” over the ownership rules, as Woollies bids on API and the ACCC begins its investigation into the Wesfarmers bid for the …
The week in review
As we count down towards Christmas, the pharmacy sector has had a busy week… especially in Canberra Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt announced that he will not …
Landmark bill set to shore up medicines supplies
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed new Federal Government legislation to further mitigate the impact of medicines shortages The National Health Amendment (Enhancing the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) …
Woolies bids for API
Woolworths has entered the war for control of API, sparking a demand for answers from the Pharmacy Guild Woolworths Group Ltd has announced an on-market bid to acquire 100% of …
World news wrapup: 2 December 2021
Boots UK responds to “sexist surcharge” claims on EC; Canadian police warn of crime outbreak; pharmacies allegedly administered diluted COVID jabs UK: Boots has been urged to get rid of …
The top ten
A medicine for treating depression has climbed the list of top prescribed drugs in Australia, while two antibiotics drop… here’s the top 10 NPS MedicineWise has again published the top …
Pharmacists critique Ahpra, Board
Consistent punishment, a freeze on fees and CPD expectations – what do pharmacists want to change about their Board? Ahpra and the National Boards have released results from surveys which …
‘Skilled con-artist’ exploited pharmacists’ empathy and trust
Four pharmacists have told a Tribunal of a “sophisticated fraudster” who presented a single copied script 60 times and expertly distracted them The New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal has …
The week in review
This week the headlines were all about employment conditions, including wages, as well as more COVID news Melbourne pharmacist Pardeep Singh crunched some numbers this week, finding that the choice …