The week in review
As toilet paper shelves empty out and worried Australians start to stockpile medicines, the number of COVID-19 cases in the country continues to rise The Federal Government had some questions …
Pharmacists’ ‘extraordinary willingness’ to help
Coronavirus patients are likely to present to pharmacies as well as GPs, says one stakeholder, after a state Health Minister slammed doctors for “refusing” to help patients The Doctors Reform …
COVID-19: are your patients stockpiling?
While there’s no advice to stockpile medicines (or toilet paper), Australians are reportedly doing so… are your patients among them? Representatives of the Pharmacy Guild and the PSA have warned …
Another state expands flu jabs to younger kids
Pharmacy groups have lauded a South Australian decision to allow pharmacist vaccination of children as young as 10 State Minister for Health and Wellbeing Stephen Wade has announced that South …
TWC names its best
TerryWhite Chemmart Charlestown Pharmacist Michael Minter has been named TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist of the Year for 2020 Announcing Mr Minter’s win at a gala evening awards as part of TerryWhite …
World news wrapup: 5 March 2020
Funding cuts claim 95-year-old pharmacy; Northern Irish pharmacists at “breaking point;” sanctions after flu jab/insulin mixup Bolton, England: A pharmacy has been open at a site in Bennetts Lane, Bolton …
Flu vaccine: why aren’t pharmacists recognised?
Flu vaccines have been expanded under the NIP, with free vaccines for more children and a quadrivalent for seniors added – but in most jurisdictions, pharmacy still has no NIP …
Discourage meds stockpiling: PSA
Australians continue to be warned against panic buying of medicines and other health-related products, as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country continues to grow With 40 cases …
Second only to Oxford
Monash University has been ranked number two in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology In the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on Wednesday, Monash retained its position …
Chemist Warehouse in ‘ultimate convenience’
Sherpa has announced it has signed Chemist Warehouse as a national account, to deliver items to consumers within an hour The Last Mile Delivery App has partnered with the discount …
Panic buying could spark meds shortages
As new cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Australia, including that of a health worker, a new challenge is emerging for pharmacists Reports continue of Australians stripping pharmacy and supermarket …
Pharmacy and COVID-19 around the world
As the number of COVID-19 infections in Australia reaches 33, we take a look at pharmacy’s role in handling the outbreak around the world In Wuhan itself, pharmacy staff are …