COVID-19
How much has Australia really flattened the curve of coronavirus?
Until we keep better records, we don’t know, writes Bryan Rodgers, Australian National University Since March 29, we have congratulated ourselves for flattening the curve of the COVID-19 epidemic in …
‘It treats pharmacists with contempt.’
The therapeutic substitution arrangements in their proposed form are “not workable” and ultimately “unacceptable”, says pharmacy body A few weeks ago the Federal Government announced it would implement changes to …
World news wrapup: 16 April 2020
Pharmacist in alleged plot to blow up rival store; city sector lockdown after pharmacist self-treats for COVID-19; pharmacist under investigation for alleged face mask hoarding and price gouging Virginia, US: …
‘It is in their interest to sell as much as they can.’
Doctors have attacked pharmacy over new powers for Queensland pharmacists, claiming they are “cloaked as emergency COVID-19 measures” Over the long weekend, the Queensland Government announced new measures for pharmacists …
COVID-19 has ‘exposed’ systemic problems: rural pharmacists
Small pharmacies – including rural pharmacies – are still having problems obtaining PBS medicines, as advocacy group calls for a drastic change in the medicines supply chain Temporary nationalisation of …
Protect us, say pharmacists around the world
Following the deaths of several frontline pharmacists around the world, FIP is calling for coordinated action to help support the profession, including with personal protective equipment On Tuesday the International …
Push for more Aussie manufacturing
Government to investigate the chances for more home-grown medicines manufacturing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic Federal industry minister Karen Andrews wants to kick off talks with pharmaceutical companies …
‘Profession-wide confusion’ over handling of digital scripts
NSW, WA join Victoria in allowing pharmacists to supply medicines using digital images of scripts, but PSA shares pharmacists’ frustrations with the measures WA doctors and other prescribers who conduct …
‘This disgusting behaviour needs to stop.’
Record $5000 fines for abusing frontline workers, including pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, have been welcomed as the sector experiences continued mistreatment from the general public People who cough or spit …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news, focusing on COVID-19 A Rush to Judgment? Rapid Reporting and Dissemination of Results and Its Consequences Regarding the Use …
Insurance move for frontline workers
COVID-19 exposure can’t be used as a reason not to issue life insurance, or charge higher premiums, to health workers including pharmacists, under an interim measure The Australian Competition and …
‘They’ve come to the fore, incredibly.’
Despite shutdown measures morale is still high among Tasmanian hospital pharmacists, as stakeholders take to social media to recognise the hard work of those on the front line As hospital …