‘Patients had nowhere to present.’
One pharmacist suggests a trial of triaging in pharmacy in the bush… given in some cases, it’s already happening “We’re in a small, rural setting – not remote, but quite …
Third of ED presentations more suited to pharmacy or GP
Splinters, sunburn, acne and hiccups are all examples of non-urgent presentations to Emergency in Queensland late last year… but a pharmacy trial is set to help More than a third …
Pharmacist to be ‘outstanding deputy’
Australia’s first Indigenous pharmacist, Associate Professor Dr Faye McMillan, started in her new role this week Dr McMillan is one of two new Deputy National Rural Health Commissioners who are …
CWH pinged over ad claims
A complaint against Chemist Warehouse advertising has been upheld after the discount giant claimed to be “New Zealand’s #1 online pharmacy” New Zealand’s Advertising Standards Authority Complaints Board has upheld …
You ought to be congratulated
State Health Minister says community pharmacies will play a pivotal role in the COVID-19 vaccination effort The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch held its Women in Pharmacy International Women’s …
World news wrapup: 11 March 2021
Pharmacist’s joke leads to privacy lawsuit; pharmacist keeps vaccinating despite personal losses; registration cancelled after appeal fails Phoenix, Arizona: An Arizona Supreme Court ruling has revived the lawsuit of a …
Could poor pay deter best candidates?
New data confirms that pharmacy graduates are the lowest-paid graduates in Australia, prompting a warning to the sector The union for employee pharmacists has flagged the imminent release of its …
Don’t undermine vaccine efforts: Boards
“There is no place for anti-vaccination messages in professional health practice,” says a Pharmacy Board spokesperson as Ahpra explains what’s expected of providers The National Boards and Ahpra have published …
Sigma readies for the vaccine
Sigma speaks out about its plans to help with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program Sigma says that most of its pharmacy brands, including Amcal, Guardian, and Discount Drug …
Toddler milk targeted
Toddler milk ads could be driving demand for infant formula, the ACCC says The ACCC is proposing to re-authorise a longstanding agreement by manufacturers to not promote toddler milk. The …
The week in review
Some key final reports were issued this week, and more COVID-19 news In COVID-19 news, the TGA said it is set to start publishing weekly reports on adverse events related …
Pharmacies ‘doing everything to avoid interruption’
Longer-dated EpiPen Junior is on its way, as the mainstream media suggests pharmacist stockpiling The Sydney Morning Herald has reported on the EpiPen Junior shortage, saying that families are having …