Sigma drops Chemist Warehouse legal action
Sigma has decided not to pursue its legal action against My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse Sigma Healthcare Limited and My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse Group have entered into a formal negotiation period to seek …
Could pharmacists dispense heroin in injecting rooms?
It’s time to put harm minimisation measures like prescription heroin back on the agenda, says one industry stakeholder Pharmacists could dispense heroin to illicit drug users under very limited circumstances …
Meningitis support for WA expanded vaccines
The launch of a new campaign to encourage meningococcal vaccination has lent support to WA pharmacy’s bid to expand its vaccination service Meningitis Centre Australia has launched a new campaign …
Seniors in pain being inappropriately restrained
As many as half of residents in aged care facilities may be living in pain, according to Painaustralia In too many cases, residents are subject to inappropriate use of chemical …
Harm minimisation forum at Pharmacy Connect
A pre-conference workshop at Pharmacy Connect will explore the issue of harm minimisation This workshop will provide the latest clinical information, research and treatment options for both OTC and prescription …
Guild national student business plan semi-finalists announced
The semi-finalists in the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s National Student Business Plan Competition have been announced The Australia-wide challenge promotes creative entrepreneurship among students preparing for a career in community …
Dogs in the dispensary
Pet dogs aren’t allowed in shops in Tasmania – but some pampered pooches are taking advantage of a loophole which says dispensaries aren’t shops According to the Tasmanian Pharmacy Authority, …
Capital Chemist Wanniassa wins again
Capital Chemist Wanniassa has added another high-profile award to its collection, taking out the 2017 Telstra ACT Small Business Award Pharmacy partner Elise Apolloni says she was “shaking like a …
Prescription painkillers kill more than heroin
The Guild has called again for real time monitoring after data show prescription painkiller overdose deaths have overtaken those from heroin The rate of accidental deaths due to opioids is …
Aussies fret over bathroom business
A survey has drilled deep into Australia’s bowel movement habits, discovering many of us are very fussy about where we go If you thought it was just a plot device …
High EC price to discourage ‘inappropriate use’
British women are condemning Boots UK’s decision not to follow competitors in lowering the price of emergency contraception The Superdrug and Tesco chains recently reduced the price of progestogen-based emergency …
The week in review
Debate over access to codeine has dominated this week’s news, which also saw positive developments for pharmacy Codeine has again been a hot topic this week, as the Guild outlined …
