‘More skill and training than is available at a shopping centre pharmacy.’
Doctors have again slammed the idea of pharmacists vaccinating against COVID-19, saying they will be inadequately skilled and trained The Australian Medical Association’s Queensland branch issued a statement saying that …
World news wrapup: 17 December 2020
Drunk pharmacist attacks passers-by with sword; COVID vaccine refusal among UK pharmacists; warning not to stockpile ahead of Brexit transition end Balasore, India: Pharmacist Subasish Tudu has reportedly gone on …
Remuneration for interdisciplinary case conferences?
The final report of the MBS Review Taskforce is a win for interdisciplinary collaboration, say pharmacists The PSA has welcomed the final report released by the Medicare Benefits Schedule Review …
Some CBD meds downscheduled
The TGA has announced a final decision to downschedule certain low dose cannabidiol (CBD) preparations These preparations are set to be downscheduled from Schedule 4 (Prescription Medicine) to Schedule 3 …
The week in review
The COVID-19 vaccine made headlines this week, in pharmacy and beyond The turf war between pharmacy and GPs is back, this time over the COVID-19 jab, with AMA President Dr …
‘Rights aren’t worth much if they can’t be enforced.’
Industrial relations reforms announced this week will hurt pharmacy workers by undermining pay and conditions, warns one stakeholder This week the Morrison Government announced reforms to the IR system which …
Exam changes afoot
The Pharmacy Board has announced that changes to its registration exam for general registration are set to take effect on 1 January 2021 The changes agreed by the Board were …
Up to $6 billion CWH float rumoured
The latest speculation about a possible Chemist Warehouse float has the discount giant asking investment banks to pitch for a float – in the first quarter of 2021 For some …
Chris Owen honoured
Chris Owen, Vice President of the Pharmacy Guild’s Queensland branch, has been awarded the President’s Award The award, presented on Monday night, went to Mr Owen for his outstanding commitment …
Wanted: pharmacist immunisers
Ahead of a COVID-19 vaccine, AHPRA and the Pharmacy Board are asking pharmacist immunisers to complete a survey about their immunisation training The organisations say that information gathered from the …
Three of the best
Three outstanding pharmacists have been honored at the inaugural ACT Excellence Awards hosted by the PSA At the event at Pharmacy House on Wednesday night, Brad Butt was awarded Pharmacist …
‘George, you couldn’t have achieved more.’
The National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, has been accorded the organisation’s highest honour by being made a life member Mr Tambassis has been National President …