World news wrapup: 26 October 2023
Pharmacists accused in widespread Cyprus fake script scheme; medical student charged with murder of pharmacist wife; Argentinian hyperinflation hits drug stocks Cyprus: A number of pharmacists and doctors have been …
Pharmacist spots handwritten script changes
A doctor has been described as “predisposed to develop a substance use disorder” in court, as she faces charges of forging scripts The Adelaide Advertiser has reported on the sentencing …
Can community pharmacy ease the mental health load?
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff at National Pharmacies are now able to receive mental health training As of Wednesday, October 25, the pharmacists can access the training through a state government-first …
NSW launches ‘one-stop-shop for life saving drugs’
NSW Health is establishing a digital Life Saving Drugs Register to track vital stock NSW Health has announced what state minister for health Ryan Park has called a “one-stop-shop for …
Hospital pharmacists can get satisfaction
Changes to workplace flexibility were made in one state’s public hospitals, resulting in far greater satisfaction – but there’s more work to be done, say researchers Sharon Goldsworthy and Matthew …
New research into dry powder inhalers
The US Food and Drug Administration has awarded Australian researchers AUD$1 million for research into better, more affordable asthma inhalers The researchers, led by the University of Sydney’s Associate Professor …
Unapproved hay fever product could contain botox
The TGA says it’s aware that a product called “Haytox” is being promoted as a treatment for nasal allergies – but it’s not TGA-approved or on the ARTG “The TGA …
Etanercept changes
From 1 November, authority requirements regarding etanercept for the treatment of children and adolescents with severe chronic plaque psoriasis will change The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s recommendations led to the changes, …
The week in review
Two pharmacist groups speak out on the 8CPA negotiations, while FIP has a busy week and there’s a lot of concern about “unleashing” pharmacists Issues around the 8CPA came to …
Pharmacist catches nurse who said she ‘found’ scripts
A pharmacist became suspicious of four scripts and decided not to fill them – and now a nurse has faced court over the matter News Corp has reported on the …
Campaign launched to ‘Save the HMR’
Should HMRs be funded outside the 8CPA? These pharmacists are worried their funding is at risk With negotiations for the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement underway, a group of consultant pharmacists, …
Pharmacists protest…about corks
It’s 1913 and the AJP writes that pharmacists voted to protest against a proposed increase in duty on a then essential for the profession…plus we covered some tragic poisons misadventure …