Sexual health services enhance access to care
Community pharmacists can positively impact patients’ sexual and reproductive health, but barriers remain including remuneration, workload and legislation Pharmacists’ role in sexual and reproductive health is “feasible and highly accepted …
Uptick in vaccine-related incidents
Heads-up to pharmacists after errors see COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccinations inadvertently administered to people expecting Pfizer or flu shots, or to underage patients Community pharmacists have been reminded of their responsibilities …
New head for leading QUM group
Pharmacy Guild welcomes announcement of Katherine Burchfield as new CEO for NPS MedicineWise NPS MedicineWise has appointed Katherine Burchfield as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing on the 18 October 2021. …
‘Cease and desist’: Anti-vaxxers targeting Aussie pharmacists
Community pharmacies are receiving threatening letters that say pharmacists “may expect to be punished to the full extent of the law” for administering COVID-19 vaccines Threatening letters making the rounds …
No fault vaccine indemnity scheme secured
Pharmacy Guild, PDL welcome “common sense” scheme that offers a safety net to Australians receiving COVID-19 vaccines and protection to pharmacists administering them Details of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine …
Responsibility on GP, not pharmacists
Acting chief pharmacist criticises GP’s lack of sufficient assessment of a “high-risk and potentially dangerous” prescribing regimen to a woman who died A GP should have exercised more caution in …
The journey from community to hospital pharmacy
‘I realised there were so many other pharmacists who felt the same way’: Janelle Dockray made a career change while juggling new parenthood—now she helps others do the same Remote …
Intern vax approval
Pharmacy interns in NSW can now vaccinate for COVID-19 under new standards Pharmacy interns can now administer the COVID-19 vaccine under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist immuniser, under new …
CWH partners with DoorDash
The discount pharmacy giant will be able to deliver to some homes in under 24 hours Pharmacy retailer Chemist Warehouse and on-demand delivery platform DoorDash announced the new partnership on …
Countdown to transition
Pfizer is moving supply of its medicine portfolio to CSO wholesalers from this weekend Community pharmacies will be able to access Pfizer medicines through CSO wholesalers from this Saturday 28 …
Rural pharmacy in ‘fragile’ state
COVID-19 is making the divide between the haves and the have-nots even starker, says pharmacy advocacy group Levels of burnout have been rising steadily during the pandemic among rural pharmacy …
Australia ‘vulnerable’ to meds shortages
The number of drug shortages in Australia rose by 300% when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but what was the real cause? Two pharmacists analysed the data Australia’s medicines supply was …
