Pharmacy group sends records to random
A woman has reportedly been sent a package of hundreds of patient prescription records The UK’s Manchester Evening News reports that the unnamed woman, who lives near Elgin, Moray in …
Pharmacists needed for patient protection
FIP has created a new position statement on emerging technologies, and how they affect the profession The digital era is radically changing how technology is used, and new technologies are …
Amcal and Guardian celebrate pharmacy champions
To celebrate the achievements, diligence and resilience of its national pharmacy network during 2020, Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies, have announced a new campaign The industry-facing 12 Days of Christmas inspired …
Suspended pharmacist ‘in shock and disbelief’… so he kept practising
A pharmacist hid his suspension from his pregnant wife and kept working after he was found to be misappropriating, and inappropriately ordering and selling, diabetes test strips A hearing of …
The week in review
As we head into a weekend that’s predicted to be a scorcher for many parts of the country, we take a look at the week that was in Australian pharmacy …
Advantage Pharmacy attracts Premier support for Path of Hope
Advantage Pharmacy High Wycombe welcomed a visit from WA Premier Mark McGowan and Stephen Price MP this week as part of their VIP Christmas Day The day celebrated its one-year …
A new director
New PDL Director for SA and NT PDL’s recent Director election for South Australia (with responsibility also for the Northern Territory) has seen Ian Todd elected to the role In …
‘Clear correlation’ between lockdown, mental health
The incidence of colds and flu has dropped significantly in 2020, while mental health concerns are on the rise, new data shows Roy Morgan has interviewed more than 5,000 Australians …
World news wrapup: 26 November 2020
Pharmacist allegedly replaced medicines with baking soda; grad exams postponed again; fraud sentence for three Southern Israel: Israel’s Health Ministry is reportedly investigating a pharmacist who is facing allegations that …
Pharmacists ‘a wonderful and valued resource’ in mental health
In 2021 the mental health community pharmacy training program is expected to deliver at least 100 training workshops to more than 5,000 pharmacists and staff across eight drought-affected rural or …
‘Kindling for conversation’
New protocols are “shining the spotlight on the importance of medication review at transitions of care,” say pharmacist experts The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has unveiled a new …
Inhaler demand spiked during 2019-20 bushfires: report
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows increases in emergency department visits for respiratory problems and sales of asthma medication in regions affected by the …