World news wrapup: 1 March 2024
US cyber attack impacts pharmacies; NZ dispensing error saw loratadine laced with haloperidol; UK pharmacists burning out New Zealand: The Health and Disability Commissioner has found a pharmacy breached the …
TWC winner ‘excited for what the future holds’
Therese Lambert has been named the winner of this year’s Rhonda White Leadership Award Lambert was honoured during the TerryWhite Chemmart ELEVATE conference, which saw nearly 800 delegates from around …
Opioid access: more action needed, say hospital pharmacists
Patients should not have to pay for unsubsidised morphine products brought in to manage the current shortage, says the SHPA Yesterday (28 February 2023), the AJP reported that the Therapeutic …
Three-quarters of Aussie nursing home residents on regular painkillers: study
“Australia and Japan both have rapidly ageing populations but appear to have very different patterns of painkiller use,” says a pharmacist who has just examined how health professionals from both …
‘That undercurrent of bullying and harassment’
A new report has revealed high levels of psychological risk in health workplaces – and a pharmacy burnout expert says she hopes it opens up conversations and reduces stigma Safe …
How VAD telehealth loophole harms patients with ‘substantial delays’: SHPA
Hospital pharmacists have underlined their support for better access to VAD services, as the Territories grow closer to offering the service Earlier this month independent MP Kate Chaney introduced a …
Pain management pharmacy standard updated
An updated Australian practice standard in pain management for pharmacy services has been released by the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia The update details current best practice for the …
GP ‘push to corporatise’ pharmacy criticised
Corporatisation a factor in the dwindling numbers of GPs, says leading pharmacist in opposing the AMA’s stance on pharmacy ownership Two weeks after its representatives appeared at Queensland’s the Economics …
The week in review
There’s still a focus on Canberra in the pharmacy world, with a “disappointing” decision on antivirals, concern over the Vyvanse shortage, and concern over the 8CPA There’s no sign yet …
How unpaid train tickets led to pharmacist’s removal from register
A UK pharmacist has been struck off the register after her failure to disclose convictions “verging on the historic” came to light Before she was registered as a pharmacist, the …
‘This is an emergency in our community’
Greens Senator asks about the status of ADHD medicine, and slams government over extended expected shortage At last week’s (15 February 2024) Senate Estimates hearings, Greens Senator Jordan Steele-John outlined …
‘Pharmacy shops are just dead’
Jack Gance tells a retail conference that Chemist Warehouse is eyeing the US market as its traditional format loses appeal Chemist Warehouse co-founder and chairman Jack Gance has told the …