Scrutinising monopolies
It’s 1944, and while World War Two rages, Australia is sitting on a vast amount of reserved drugs – while the AJP offered some thoughts on monopolies In our October, …
AdPha names its best
Branch awards allow members the opportunity to acknowledge the work their colleagues do, says executive “As the backbone of our organisation, we are forever inspired by the dedication of our …
Pharmacists a ‘buddy to bounce ideas off’
“Imagine if we could free up 15% of every medical bed in the country, tomorrow,” leading pharmacist tells prescribers National president of Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha – formerly the Society …
Paracetamol, charting role in woman’s death revealed
A 39kg woman was given 1g paracetamol QID 13 times over five days, leading a coroner to recommend publishing statistics on whether updated systems are helping prevent overdose ACT coroner …
World news wrapup: 3 October 2024
UK pharmacist action may see Saturday closing; California vetoes bill to reign in pharmacy benefit managers; Ireland outlines vision for future UK: British pharmacy publication Chemist+Druggist has polled its readers …
The week in review
Pharmacy headlines this week meant a trip around the country, with different jurisdictions expanding scope and defying the federal government on vapes Around the states there was big news in …
Think pertussis, vaccinate, and vaccinate again: expert
With whooping cough cases surging in Australia – and likely to continue growing over the next month or two – pharmacists have a vital role to play, one expert says …
‘Great difficulty in replenishing stocks’ on the 1914 horizon
With the Great War underway, how will medicines supply be affected in the Antipodes? Our September, 1914 edition began with a contribution by an E.F. Lipsham from Adelaide, who noted …
Business as usual: extended OCP supply
The Minns government has announced that more women across NSW will soon be able to access continued supply of their oral contraceptive from a pharmacist Since the oral contraceptive pill …
World News Wrapup: 26 September 2024
Belgrade pharmacists turn out to save their public pharmacy; regional Canadian delivery change means likely medicines delays; US Federal Trade Commission sues pharmacy benefit managers Belgrade, Serbia: Pharmacy workers have …
How you celebrated
How did Australians celebrate World Pharmacists Day? The Pharmacy Guild of Australia produced a video in which leaders from around the country praised pharmacists for their work and wished all …
‘Additional care pathway’ both welcomed and slammed
South Australia has announced a common ailment pharmacy program, but doctors say that “nobody should be surprised if it backfires” SA health minister Chris Picton announced on World Pharmacists Day …