COVID-19
World news wrapup: 21 May 2020
Floaters could turn US pharmacies into COVID-19 “hotspots;” arrested pharmacist “may have been trying to get out of work” via alleged bomb hoax; UK pharmacy not thrilled with Government’s COVID-19 …
COVID-19 and leasing: Commonly asked questions for tenants
Am I entitled to rent relief? And what do I need to do to access it? Stephanie McGrath provides some answers Most states and territories have adopted the Federal Government’s …
‘Where did all the stock go?’
AJP investigates the unprecedented medicine stock outs during February and March this year Small Pharmacies Group (SPG) has challenged the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) claim that increased demand caused …
7CPA negotiations ‘very heavy going’
Guild national president George Tambassis has offered a glimpse into negotiations for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement, and thanks members for their work during a very tough year Speaking in …
AMA warns of ‘opportunistic’ telehealth models
As doctors call for telehealth provisions to become permanent, pharmacy stakeholders have some concerns: remuneration for pharmacies, and whether takeup is being quantified The Australian Medical Association says that Australian …
Pharmacy’s good work ‘can be undone’ without self-care
Early results from a new Australian survey show how likely people are to conceal COVID-19-like symptoms from their employer or colleagues The survey, led by Professor Terry Haines of the …
Reach out, says PSA
The Federal Government has announced $48.1 million for a National Mental Health and Wellbeing Pandemic Response Plan in a move welcomed by the PSA In a joint statement with Professor …
The week in review
While COVID-19 is still top of the headlines, therapeutic substitution, presenteeism and angry GPs also made the news this week There was another Australian first this week after last week’s …
Royals rate pharmacy
The Royal Pharmacy has thanked the pharmacy sector for its work to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic Using the #ThankfulThursday hashtag, the Royals highlighted the importance of the profession, pointing …
Qld passes digital scripts arrangements
Queensland is the latest state to allow the prescribing of PBS medicines through a digital image Under the special arrangement, which begins Monday 18 May, prescribers can provide a digital image or …
‘It’s pretty much everywhere.’
A Canberra area pharmacist and PhD candidate is examining burnout in pharmacists in the context of COVID-19 Karlee Johnston is looking for pharmacists in all Australian settings to take part …
NACCHO update
NACCHO has advised on several recent changes to improve how ACCHO clients can receive medicines reviews In a COVID-19 NACCHO Medicines and Pharmacy Update, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health …