COVID-19
The week in review
With a new vaccine on its way to pharmacy next week and the Health Department announcing changes, it’s been another busy week in pharmacy PSA NSW Branch President Chelsea Felkai …
Pharmacists to vax ‘unsung heroes’
Guild members are set to provide a major group of employers with COVID-19 vaccination The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have announced an industry association …
‘It is imperative that this age group is protected.’
Pharmacies are set to begin giving the Moderna vaccine, as the TGA provisionally approves it for 12-year-olds and up Over the weekend the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced that it had …
The week in review
Issues to do with the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate the headlines this week This week the AJP looked at controversial topics to do with COVID-19: the fact that Australian …
Clinical Tips: Mental health during COVID
Are lockdowns really hurting our mental health? Carlene McMaugh takes a look… The impact of COVID, and the measures needed to rid ourselves of the pandemic, have contributed to many …
Fines up to $20k for vaccine non-compliance
WA hospital pharmacists are among those who will be expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 It will soon be mandatory for Western Australian health workers to be fully vaccinated …
World news wrapup: 2 September 2021
Fed-up US pharmacist calls for change, not pizza; UK “hub and spoke” competition call; Ivermectin use going wrong across US Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: A community pharmacist has told Oklahoma’s News …
Docs want mandatory jabs for all in health
Doctors call for all health workers, including those in community pharmacies, to be mandatorily vaccinated against COVID-19 On Tuesday the Australian Medical Association called on National Cabinet to make it …
The week in review
Pharmacy continues to deal with problems sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination issues and lockdown fatigue Pharmacy Guild national president Trent Twomey confirmed that the organisation is in talks with …
Guild leader lauds ‘very brave’ pharmacy assistant
The Pharmacy Guild has condemned an attack on a group of pharmacy workers in NSW, saying the sector is already under duress Pharmacy Guild NSW president David Heffernan has pleaded …
‘Pharmacies have become an integral part of our vaccination rollout.’
The Prime Minister has pointed out the importance of community pharmacies in providing vaccination against COVID-19 The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says that it warmly welcomes personal encouragement from Prime …
Ivermectin awareness
The TGA has issued a statement warning that Ivermectin is not approved for the treatment of COVID-19, following increased importation and prescribing The Therapeutic Goods Administration says that it has …