World news wrapup: 26 September 2019
Scottish pharmacist suspended after affair with patient; Israel looking for more pharmacists to manage shortage; Kansas man blames pharmacy for stroke Montrose, Scotland: A Scottish pharmacist has been suspended after …
Too much spent on non-PBS pharmacy meds: AMA
A new report on health spending has confirmed that pharmacists could play a bigger role in relieving some of the pressure on the health system, says the Guild… but the …
Empower informal carers: FIP
New strategies and services that empower informal carers, particularly women, need to be delivered, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has said in a new Statement of Policy that …
A new landmark
Guild national president George Tambassis has honoured outgoing Queensland branch director Robyn Ede at the opening of Queensland’s Guild House Jennifer Howard, Labor member for Ipswich, opened the new building, …
Happy World Pharmacists Day 2019!
Videos, cupcakes, events around the country and thanks to hard-working pharmacists are all part of World Pharmacists Day 2019 “Safe and effective medicines for all” is the theme of this …
The risks of practising uninsured
A doctor has received disciplinary action for practising without appropriate professional indemnity insurance, in a case which one stakeholder said highlights an issue relevant to all health practitioners The Medical …
Which group is now unbeatable?
The latest satisfaction data from Roy Morgan has revealed Guardian to be the winner of the Chemist/Pharmacy of the Month Award for August 2019 Guardian came top with a customer …
We’re unprepared for pandemics: report
The planet is at “acute risk” of devastating epidemics or pandemics – but how can pharmacists help? The world is not ready to handle disastrous outbreaks at which it is …
This will be the century of pharmacists: FIP
As well as highlighting 10 global health threats, FIP has outlined its new strategy at its conference in Abu Dhabi Decreasing the gaps in pharmaceutical science, practice and education between …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week for the pharmacy profession, as we head towards next week’s World Pharmacists Day Queensland passed legislation which brings the state one step closer to real …
Rego fees to rise
Registration fees for pharmacists for 2019-20 will see one of the highest rates of increase among the health professions The national Boards for the regulated professions, and the Australian Health …
An end to high-concentration caffeine
The Federal Government has decided to ban the sale of pure and highly concentrated caffeine food products, including pure caffeine powder, for personal consumption The ban comes after the Morrison …