COVID-19
$40k fine for unlawful advertising
A women’s clothing company has been fined almost $40,000 after it promoted “anti-virus activewear” The TGA announced on Friday that it had issued three infringement notices, totalling $39,960, to the …
Pharmacy COVID-19 testing trial to commence
South Australia is rolling out a two-week testing pilot commencing at several metropolitan pharmacies this week SA Health has announced a two-week pilot that will allow community pharmacists to test …
No shortage of salbutamol
While GSK is prioritising supply of salbutamol to hospital pharmacies, there are good stock levels of the medicine across the country There have been anecdotal reports of an increased demand …
Pharmacists had to circumvent law to provide care
Pharmacists were “neglected” by legislators in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, says one stakeholder The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Governments response …
New COVID-19 evidence incorporated
FIP has updated its global guidance for pharmacy about the COVID-19 pandemic The latest global guidance to support the pharmacy profession through the COVID-19 pandemic has been released by the …
Businesses bearing brunt
Pharmacies and other businesses may not be able to stay open if the general public won’t change its behaviour to limit the spread of COVID-19, says one leading pharmacist David …
Flu, COVID-19 could still converge, say banners
New data show that more than 40% of respondents who had a flu shot earlier this year did so for reasons relating to COVID-19 Findings from the Amcal and Guardian …
Pharmacy 4 Less store closed for COVID-19 cleaning
A pharmacy south-west of Sydney has had a staff member test positive for COVID-19 The COVID-19 problem in NSW continues to grow, with 13 new cases diagnosed in the 24 …
AMA ‘self-serving’ over telehealth decision
Telehealth GP providers will now be required to have an existing, continuous relationship with a patient, as the AMA slams current options in pharmacy Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced …
Pharmacists ‘bitterly disappointed’ at paid leave decision
A leading pharmacist says the Fair Work decision shows a “complete lack of respect” for members of the profession Last week, the AJP reported on the Fair Work Commission (FWC) …
Second wave impacts optimism
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in different parts of the country, one pharmacy leader says pressure on pharmacy is growing “As a community pharmacy owner in Melbourne I can …
COVID-19 at Chemist Warehouse
Chemist Warehouse has temporarily closed a facility after a worker tested positive for COVID-19, and says it won’t impact stock availability for its pharmacies Late last week CW management, which …