Pharmacists less likely to lose jobs, be stood down
Pharmacists are more likely than other Professionals Australia members to seek advice on wage theft, leave entitlements and notifications about performance In his annual President’s Report for 2019-2020, PPA president …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Migraine management Drugs can be used to treat acute migraine, or they can be used prophylactically to reduce the frequency and …
CWH listed as one of the best
Chemist Warehouse is a new entrant on a list of Australia’s best and healthiest brands YouGov has issued its Best Brands list, topped by Google for the third year in …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, and a rollercoaster for the South Australians This week, Amazon Pharmacy finally launched in the US… and it could be on its way …
A fistful of infringements
The TGA issues infringement notices to several individuals and entities over alleged unlawful advertising and importation of goods ANPROS Pty Ltd – The TGA has issued three infringement notices totalling …
Changed guidelines for ads
The Pharmacy Board and Ahpra have encouraged health practitioners to check and correct their advertising to ensure it complies with revised guidelines released this week The Boards and Ahpra jointly …
Nicotine on script
Nicotine for vaping is set to be rescheduled to be available on prescription for smoking cessation The TGA has made an interim decision to make nicotine for use in e-cigarettes …
NSW supporting national approach to RTM
NSW Health is set to engage with stakeholders including pharmacists to get Real Time Prescription Monitoring up and running This week the Pharmaceutical Society and Pharmacy Guild’s NSW branches welcomed …
World news wrapup: 19 November 2020
Pharmacist allegedly helped man attempt suicide; farm worker sentenced for veterinary pharmacist’s killing; pharmacy in US COVID-19 jab agreement Ann Arbor, Michigan: A pharmacist has had his license to practise …
NSW to get RTM
Real Time Prescription Monitoring is on the way in NSW – and the Guild is calling for details The NSW Government has released its 2020-21 Budget, with what it calls …
‘City kid in the bush doesn’t mean you can get tanked at the pub and then drive home.’
A pharmacist has been admonished for driving the short distance between the local pub and his home, at more than twice the legal blood alcohol level Local News Corp media …
‘You cannot outrun your past.’
An investigation into missing hydrocodone revealed that a travelling pharmacist was a convicted murderer who had been on the run since 1971 American media have covered the capture of Leonard …