Inconsistent mixing recall
FIT-BioCeuticals, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall of one batch of BioCeuticals Vitamin D3 Drops Forte Liquid 20 mL The recall is due to inconsistent mixing of the …
World news wrapup: 13 August 2020
Canadian pharmacist suspended over forged scripts for amphetamines; COVID-19 reports in UK community pharmacy; Virginia pharmacy students left in limbo Calgary, Alberta: A Canadian pharmacist has had his registration suspended …
AHS workers in isolation
A Victorian pharmacy has asked patients to be kind – and vigilant – after a staff member tested positive to COVID-19 despite significant precautions AHS Tatura Pharmacy in the Goulburn …
‘Muddle-headed phoney investigation’ into pharmacy got facts wrong, says Guild
Prices quoted in a series of News Corp articles slamming community pharmacy were wrong, says the owner of one of the pharmacies targeted, as Chemist Warehouse slams the location rules …
PharmaSave worker positive
A pharmacy worker who has tested positive to COVID-19 was wearing a mask while they were working NSW Health has issued a public health alert regarding the PharmaSave Cherrybrook Pharmacy …
‘Preposterous thesis’ in pharmacy attack
One stakeholder has urged pharmacists not to let “cynical attacks” get them down, as a series of articles claims some patients are “footing the bill” on medicines prices and enriching …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in community pharmacy and the health sector more broadly, as restrictions tighten to help limit the spread of COVID-19 This week we looked at how …
‘Pharmacists are in handcuffs’ in disability care
One stakeholder has taken aim at how medicines are used in disability care, likening this to the problems found in the aged care sector There is a complete lack of …
Ad claims found unsubstantiated
AFT Pharmaceuticals has again suffered disappointment in the Federal Court over advertising for Maxigesic, which was found to be misleading AFT Pharmaceuticals contended that its claims that Maxigesic had superior …
Sacked pregnant pharmacy assistant loses unfair dismissal
A pregnant pharmacy assistant took time off work because of her COVID-19 risk, and was dismissed from her job The pregnant pharmacy assistant had been absent from work in the …
Arrests over string of robberies
Several men have been arrested in Sydney over a series of alleged robberies, including one where pharmacy staff were threatened with machetes NSW Police has reported on the efforts of …
World news wrapup: 6 August 2020
Pharmacy slammed by dog attack victim; UK pharmacists face racism; remdesivir ring caught Snodland, England: A pharmacy in Kent has come under fire after a patient with a facial injury …