AMA warns of ‘opportunistic’ telehealth models
As doctors call for telehealth provisions to become permanent, pharmacy stakeholders have some concerns: remuneration for pharmacies, and whether takeup is being quantified The Australian Medical Association says that Australian …
Pharmacy’s good work ‘can be undone’ without self-care
Early results from a new Australian survey show how likely people are to conceal COVID-19-like symptoms from their employer or colleagues The survey, led by Professor Terry Haines of the …
Pharmacists well-placed to help tackle non-adherence
A new Cochrane review has looked at medication non-adherence in older Australians, and how behavioural and educational interventions can help Researchers from Monash University’s Centre for Medicine Use and Safety …
Reach out, says PSA
The Federal Government has announced $48.1 million for a National Mental Health and Wellbeing Pandemic Response Plan in a move welcomed by the PSA In a joint statement with Professor …
How many Australians use CWH?
New research from Roy Morgan has revealed the number of Australians in several states who shop at Chemist Warehouse At the end of April, News Corp and Chemist Warehouse announced …
The week in review
While COVID-19 is still top of the headlines, therapeutic substitution, presenteeism and angry GPs also made the news this week There was another Australian first this week after last week’s …
Royals rate pharmacy
The Royal Pharmacy has thanked the pharmacy sector for its work to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic Using the #ThankfulThursday hashtag, the Royals highlighted the importance of the profession, pointing …
‘It’s pretty much everywhere.’
A Canberra area pharmacist and PhD candidate is examining burnout in pharmacists in the context of COVID-19 Karlee Johnston is looking for pharmacists in all Australian settings to take part …
Metformin notice highlights ‘overly complex process’
The first medicine has been added to the TGA’s new Serious Medicine Shortage List for therapeutic substitution by pharmacists – but is the new process fit for purpose? The TGA …
Don’t work while sick, say study authors
A new study has shown that it’s very common to go to work with flu-like symptoms – and health care workers are no exception The authors of the study, which …
World news wrapup: 14 May 2020
Home-made Covid “cure” kills pharmacist; more UK closures; pharmacist politician risks Turkish Government crackdown to help in pandemic Chennai, India: An Ayurvedic pharmacist has died after he drank a chemical …
Staying safer
The Victorian Pharmacy Authority has issued advice from the state’s police service on security and safety during the pandemic In its latest communique, the VPA says that Victoria Police has …