The week in review
Pharmacists were at the centre of this week’s biggest news: the first COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia There was exciting news in the COVID-19 crisis this week, with the beginning of …
COVID jab: When will I be eligible?
Two pharmacy organisations have launched a tool to help Australians find out when they can access the jab The Australasian College of Pharmacy, in partnership with the Pharmacy Guild of …
Sanctions won’t deter underpayment: union
The union for employee pharmacists has slammed the proposed Fair Work Amendment, saying the changes would be “exceptionally unfair” In its submission to the Education and Employment Legislation Committee Inquiry …
New CEO for College
The Australasian College of Pharmacy has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Dr Dimitri Kopanakis ACP President Michelle Bou-Samra said the College’s Board had begun a rigorous …
‘Immense pride’ over pharmacy efforts
TerryWhite Chemmart is this year celebrating 15 years of supporting women with ovarian cancer The banner group is a key charity partner of Ovarian Cancer Australia, and has raised more …
World news wrapup: 26 February 2021
Vaccine run highlights community pharmacy’s worth; BoJo lauds Sussex pharmacist; India cracks down on codeine cough syrups Donegal, Pennsylvania: Trib Live has reported on pharmacist Ed Christofano, who drove his …
Supporting the PSS
The Pharmacists’ Support Service and the PSA have entered into a new three-year Memorandum of Understanding The PSA says the MoU continues its long term support for PSS and its work supporting …
‘No patients should ever go without their medicine.’
The Guild has called on the Morrison Government to permanently implement continued dispensing The Guild’s Queensland branch said in a statement on Wednesday that it congratulated the Federal and State …
First pharmacists get jabs
Pharmacist Uyen Hua is among the first Australian pharmacists to be vaccinated against COVID-19 Ms Hua will be working in the hotel vaccination program. The Alfred and other stakeholders are …
Could CWH be 2021’s ‘hottest’ float?
A step towards an initial public offer of Chemist Warehouse is reportedly on its way Only days after The Australian published rumours that an IPO could be pushed to 2022, …
TWC sends in the drones
Planning is underway for TerryWhite Chemmart to trial the delivery of medicines via remotely operated drone The banner group says that the project is a first for regional Australia and …
Vaccine safe in pharmacists’ ‘very, very cold’ hands
As Australia celebrates its first COVID-19 vaccinations, the rollout is showcasing pharmacists’ skills, say stakeholders Prime Minister Scott Morrison and a small group of health professionals, including pharmacists, are among …