World news wrapup: 30 January 2025
Trump administration cuts health agency communication; UK pharmacists slam online questionnaires for weight loss drugs; Canadian pharmacist fined over dispensing methadone without a valid script Washington, D.C: The new Trump …
‘We’ve taken a very thorough approach in NSW’
NSW celebrates six months of the dermatology trial, with its chief health officer saying she believes the state has struck a good balance when it comes to safety Almost 1,500 …
‘Sometimes pharmacists are really hard on themselves’
What should pharmacists do when they learn they’ve made a mistake? The AJP spoke to PDL’s Gary West about the steps pharmacists can take to manage an incident, such as …
‘Fit and proper person’ test examined after assault
A classmate subjected a pharmacist’s child to a year-long campaign of abuse – and after retaliating, the practitioner has had an allegation of professional misconduct dismissed The ACT Civil and …
Flashback Friday: Black heroin and colour TV
Whether you were ready for colour TV or not, we started 1975 with some lurid crime reporting – including on the new scourge of black heroin “The countries which seem …
Hospitals need ‘dedicated fulltime positions to manage medicines shortages’
Medicine shortages are driving patients to emergency departments, one leading pharmacist warns, as research shows their impact on pharmacists and the general public A national survey undertaken by University of …
Dedicated aged care role in Cabinet
Pharmacists welcome the appointment of aged care minister to Cabinet Minister for aged care and sport Anika Wells has issued a statement saying it is a “privilege” to be asked …
‘Medication without harm is a goal we all share’
Experts want health professionals to stop the “prescribing cascade” of potentially harmful drugs – and their recommendations are just as important for pharmacists, they say President of the Royal Australasian …
World news wrapup: 23 January 2025
USA to withdraw from WHO; Glasgow pharmacist found guilty of assault on patient; Walgreens Boots unlawful scripts allegations Geneva, Switzerland: The World Health Organization has expressed regret that the United …
Pharmacist’s concerns spark protest
Following a St Kilda pharmacist’s outpouring of concern over rampant crime and antisocial behaviour in her suburb, locals have taken to the streets in protest Following a St Kilda pharmacist’s …
‘Nobody comes to work to kill somebody’
Is education the answer when it comes to avoiding errors – or is it looking at systems? “Everybody comes to work to do a good job,” Dr Sam Gluck, medical …
System ‘doesn’t address the root cause of shortages:’ Twomey
Pharmacists have agreed with doctors that Australia needs to address its “reactive” approach to medicines shortages The Australian Medical Association has made a submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s proposed …