CWH on watch list
A Chemist Warehouse has been added to Victoria’s list of high-risk locations for COVID-19 On Monday Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services published a new list of locations now …
‘Chemist monopoly’ on vaping slammed
The National Retail Association claims that the Federal Government’s proposal to limit smoke-free nicotine to pharmacies is the “worst of both worlds” NRA CEO Dominique Lamb says that the proposal …
Continued dispensing extended ‘for the foreseeable future’
The Health Minister says continued dispensing will remain in place for now, while the payment to pharmacies for delivering medicines is likely to become permanent Speaking to the World Pharmacy …
Services need evidence-based value
One pharmacy stakeholder group has issued a policy statement on moving towards a sustainable remuneration model for professional services “A common concern among pharmacy associations worldwide is the long-term financial …
Pharmacists get ready to transform global health
World Pharmacists Day, which takes place this week, is now in its 10th year as pharmacists around the world help in the COVID-19 crisis Friday September 25 has been designated …
The week in review
The issue of vaccination came to the fore this week, as well as an international focus with FIP holding its virtual meeting Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Pharmacy School …
Fakes found at Priceline Pharmacies
Priceline has apologised to customers after four pharmacies were found to be stocking fake skincare “We are aware that four Sydney based Priceline Pharmacy franchise stores improperly obtained and sold …
Crime roundup
Two men have been charged after three separate incidents in which pharmacies were robbed Upper Coomera, Queensland: Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy over two break-and-enters at the same Upper …
‘Patient safety has become a global emergency.’
Parisa Aslani, FIP’s new Australian vice-president, has spoken out about the pharmacist’s role in patient safety at the launch of a new policy statement Programs that allow pharmacists to access …
‘Nothing against pharmacists, but…’
Dentists are asking why Australians can “walk into a chemist” and be vaccinated against flu, but not get the same service provided by a dentist Dialogue around a potential vaccine …
More power to solve shortages
Medicines shortages appear to be growing worse – and one group wants pharmacists to be given greater authority to problem-solve in this area Pharmacists should be given greater authority to …
World news wrapup: 17 September 2020
Hero pharmacist helps save a life in Dublin; Rite Aid manager terminated after customer turns violent; pharmacist feeds COVID patients, health workers Dublin, Ireland: Pharmacist Clodagh Victory has been lauded …