Suspended over misconduct
A pharmacist proprietor suspended for more than two years for improper dispensing of multiple scripts is the second to be linked to two prescribers—who have also been disciplined A 45-year-old …
‘Everybody is entitled to a Pfizer shot for their third dose.’
Community pharmacies are set to start offering Pfizer booster shots – but remuneration remains a big issue Trent Twomey, national president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, has launched the …
‘There will be an audit of this.’
Guild warns of excess stock in the pharmacy network and urges pharmacists to return expiring doses to avoid future criticism The president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has urged …
Paracetamol/codeine combos lead opioid initiation
Pharmacist to head up one of the most comprehensive post-marketing surveillance studies of prescription opioids in Australia A retrospective population-based cohort study will be looking at all adult NSW residents …
‘The sky didn’t fall in.’
Takeaway doses for opioid pharmacotherapy increased due to COVID-19 and gave patients more flexibility, but a leading pharmacist says there is a lack of financial support The COVID-19 pandemic brought …
‘You are always at the service of human life.’
Pope Francis addresses pharmacists on issues such as conscientious objection and abortion Pope Francis has this month urged pharmacists to exercise conscientious objection when required during the practise of their …
‘He put himself out there and persevered.’
Pharmacist Jim Burns has been recognised for his decades of service with a touching street art portrait titled ‘The Chemist’ A Victorian pharmacist and proprietor has been honoured for his …
Board bid continues
Former Pharmacy Guild president’s bid for Blackmores board spot continues as shareholder association recommends voting against his election Australia’s largest independent shareholder association has recommended that shareholders vote against the …
Anti-vax attack leaves pharmacist ‘shaken’
A community pharmacist in Canberra has been left reeling after an anti-vaxxer verbally abused her and then tried to run her over with their car Honor Penprase, managing partner of …
‘Why not equal pay for equal work?’
Booster doses have been unlocked for community pharmacies, but this owner says the remuneration is a “slap in the face” after all the hard work they’ve put in during the …
One on one: Zamil and Anita
‘I was in a cot in the pharmacy’: Pharmacist Zamil Solanki has a unique and special relationship with his mentor… who happens to be his mum, Anita! With about 40 …
Health leaders recognised
Pharmacist researcher, Queensland CHO and policy expert honoured with awards from Pharmacy Guild Qld branch at reception attended by Premier, Opposition leader Leaders in the health field have been recognised …