Handwritten note in script bundle sparked fraud accusation
A pharmacist’s bid to appeal her section 150 suspension has been knocked back, after a tribunal heard allegations of serious PBS fraud and queried how scripts ended up in a …
Improve ODT access: Kelly
Leading pharmacist urges his colleagues to consider offering opioid dependence treatment in their stores PSA has partnered with NSW Health to deliver specialised training and support for pharmacists delivering services …
Your say on technicians
The first consultation on the draft Australasian Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacy Technicians is now open Advanced Pharmacy Australia has celebrated National Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants Day by opening the …
Increased naloxone levels planned for rest of year
Different groups of people are now at risk of opioid overdose, says one expert – but how does this play into the naloxone shortage? “Very tragic” deaths have occurred recently …
The importance of being a people person
Naomi Perri is a well-known face of community pharmacy through her regular television segment for Chemist Warehouse. She is also a popular DJ and model. Megan Haggan speaks to Naomi …
The week in review
E-cigarettes and political promises made the news this week, as did opioid safety and a mental health and wellbeing pioneer Vapes were on the agenda this week, as health minister …
Is pharmacy going to the ‘demnition bow-wows’?
One country nationalises its pharmacies, we publish a tongue-in-cheek complaint about “girls” becoming chemists, and we find out why chemists don’t get rich The October 1924 issue of the Australasian …
Pharmacy should get payroll tax exemption: Guild
General practice in Queensland is set to remain exempt from the new payroll tax interpretation – but what about pharmacy? Both major parties in the state have now confirmed general …
World news wrapup: 10 October 2024
Estonia to expand scope; Canadian military pharmacist severely reprimanded over amphetamine theft; British pharmacists burning out Tallin, Estonia: Estonia’s Ministry of Social Affairs is hoping to allow pharmacists to expand …
Cannabis workload a factor in non-compliance, owner says
A sudden uptick in medicinal cannabis-related workload, in combination with a bad staff shortage, caused a pharmacy owner to fall behind in his obligations, he says A pharmacist has been …
Kelly thanked for his ‘trademark calmness and pragmatism’
Pharmacists have paid tribute to outgoing chief medical officer Professor Paul Kelly, highlighting his work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic Kelly has been CMO since 2020, after joining the department of …
Rego reminder
The Pharmacy Board has issued guidance on renewing registration, reminding pharmacists to declare impairments or criminal history changes The Board has issued a reminder to pharmacists that it is now …