COVID-19
Why aren’t we downloading COVIDSafe?
Old mobile phones and a lack of trust in government are the main reasons Tasmanian residents say they cannot or will not download the COVIDSafe app A University of Tasmania …
Retailers work towards recovery
Retail stakeholder groups including the Guild have created a protocol to help the sector navigate the easing of restrictions imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic The industry groups have united …
‘We’re one of the lucky ones.’
An award-winning pharmacist reflects on how pharmacy has been impacted by COVID-19 and shares her story with the Australian public The last couple of months have probably been the most …
Hospital pharmacy workforce rising to the challenge
This is only the beginning, says SHPA president Peter Fowler, but pharmacists and technicians ‘will get through this together’ Mr Fowler, who is a specialist pharmacist in critical care at …
We need to flatten the ‘other’ coronavirus curve, our looming mental health crisis
Stephen Carbone and Anthony Jorm from the University of Melbourne take a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our mental health The battle against the mental health consequences …
‘Wearing appropriate PPE is of utmost importance.’
Researchers have warned that community pharmacy could “unwittingly become a hub for COVID-19 transmission” without strict preventative measures in place, as it is often a first point of contact for …
The week in review
COVID-19 once again dominated the headlines this week, though it was also a time to look back at past tragedies, recent and more distant Pharmacists are being urged to download …
Built-in flexibility
Government moves to temporarily ease PBS authority restrictions during pandemic crisis The Australian Government is implementing a temporary measure that allows flexibility around PBS restrictions for eligible PBS medicines to …
A supply chain update
Wholesalers report further easing in demand for medicines, allowing replenishment of stock and improvement across the supply chain as a whole The National Pharmaceutical Services Association – the peak body …
‘Tokens’ would give patients control: MedAdvisor
A MedAdvisor spokesperson has refuted the Pharmacy Guild’s suggestion that the “token” system for e-Scripts would spark problems On Thursday the Pharmacy Guild warned that the planned fast-tracking of electronic …
Room at the inn for pharmacy workers
Victoria has extended its “hotels for heroes” to include people working in community-based pharmacy Hotels for Heroes provides free accommodation in hotels or apartments for frontline workers who have had …
Intern update: COVID-19 requirement changes
The Pharmacy Board of Australia has announced its decision to modify some of the requirements for general registration during COVID-19 The new interim arrangements only apply during the period of …