Does running a business undermine pharmacist services?
The Pharmacy Guild has “waged a campaign” against transfers of pharmacy ownership to the Ramsay group, Ramsay Health claims In its submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into the pharmacy …
The week in review
With the end of PSA18 and controversy continuing around My Health Record, it’s been a busy week in the world of pharmacy The PSA18 conference wrapped up, and PSA national …
Pharmacies join together to support kids’ education
Pharmacy Catalyst Group members have helped build a new school in an earthquake-affected area of Nepal Pharmacy Catalyst, a banner group of independent pharmacies formed by instigo, has partnered with …
MHR appeals to parents
The Australian Digital Health Agency is encouraging parents to have My Health Records for their children, saying these could save lives Parents are being encouraged to talk about the electronic …
Dropped action based on ‘unreliable claims’
Bannister Law has withdrawn its proposed class action relating to the performance of Banana Boat sunscreens Edgewell Personal Care, manufacturer of Banana Boat sunscreens, said in a statement today that …
Canadian pharmacist snooped in the health records of 46
A pharmacist spied on the electronic health records of people she knew and shared what she saw with her spouse Catherine Tully, the Information and Privacy Commissioner for the Canadian …
Minister wrong on privacy, says News Corp
There have been nine data breaches involving My Health Record to date, claims an article in News media Health Minister Greg Hunt has on a number of occasions asserted that …
Dust storm asthma warning
Asthma Australia has issued advice for people with the condition due to the risk of a severe dust storm on Thursday The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning that …
Recall over durability concerns
Durex has initiated a product recall for one batch of condoms due to durability concerns “The safety of our consumers always comes first, and this is reflected in our rigorous …
World news wrapup: 2 August 2018
How Chemist Warehouse is impacting Kiwi competitors; LloydsPharmacy workers strike in Ireland; pharmacist prescribing proposed for Scotland Dublin, Ireland: LloydsPharmacy workers have gone on strike a number of times, most …
How public transport spreads microbes
It’s common knowledge that public transport’s a great place to pick up a cold… and new research has quantified it The Hong Kong researchers also identified one subway line that …
Deadly heatwave future modelled
Heatwave deaths could more than quadruple in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, a new study warns The first global study to predict future heatwave-related deaths predicts that unless humans can adapt …