The week in review
It’s been a busy week, with flooding, movement in COVID-19 vaccination news and a warning on oral methotrexate This week saw some wild weather, which saw Blooms The Chemist pharmacist …
Extend trust in pharmacists: Tassone
Newly extended Public Health Emergency Orders in Victoria should be ongoing, says one stakeholder Victoria has extended its Public Health Emergency Orders regarding emergency supply by pharmacists, and dispensing from …
‘First step’ for jab in WA
One stakeholder is pinning down three key challenges in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines through WA community pharmacy, as the state legislates to enable pharmacy access Legislation changes in Western …
Methotrexate error outcomes ‘frequently catastrophic’
Pharmacists need to ensure their own practices are as safe as possible, finds a new report into methotrexate which noted seven deaths and 28 notifications The Pharmacy Board of Australia …
Four of the best
Bridget Totterman has been named Queensland’s Pharmacist of the Year, while Gilbert Yeates has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award The PSA has recognised some top pharmacists and their …
Pharmacists lend a hand across the waters
As those affected by the NSW floods enter the cleanup phase, we speak to one pharmacist who helped pack emergency medications… despite being stranded herself During this week’s flooding in …
Capital Chemist raises funds for firies
Capital Chemist gives back to the community after the devastating fires of 2019-20 Fifteen months after fires devastated the communities of a dozen of their pharmacies, the team from Capital …
World news wrapup: 25 March 2021
US pharmacy giant apologises after refusing to vaccinate undocumented immigrants; call to change legislation on moral objections; largest CWH for NZ Southern California: Rite Aid has issued an apology after …
A ‘milestone result’ for Sigma
Sigma Healthcare has returned to issuing dividends after it announced a “strong” increase in sales and profit, including to Chemist Warehouse Sigma announced reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and …
TGA fines Chemist Warehouse
Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist have been handed more than $53,000 worth of infringement notices over advertising on their websites The TGA announced this week that it has issued four …
Protection paramount
The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme The regulatory principles encourage a responsive, risk-based approach to regulation …
Poll: Pay, quitting and recommending pharmacy
Would you recommend community pharmacy as a career… and are you thinking of quitting? Tell us in our latest poll This month the AJP reported on new data from the …