COVID-19
Practising to the fullest
What are some of the vital roles that community pharmacists can provide during a pandemic? Although the main focus of healthcare services over the coming weeks and months will undoubtedly …
No national shortage, but fears persist
Pharmacists need to be aware that insulin users will be very concerned about potential or actual shortages, say stakeholders The Pharmacy Guild and diabetes organisations are urging people with the …
Rent relief
Landlords must not terminate leases due to non-payment of rent during the pandemic, under “good faith” leasing principles announced Tuesday Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that states and territories would …
Positive pharmacy stories from the frontline
In need of a good news story or pick-me-up today? Here is a roundup from across your pharmacist colleagues of random acts of kindness they’ve received from the public With …
Avoid the coming hangover
How can your business avoid suffering a hangover following the sales explosion that coronavirus represents for many community pharmacies? Bruce Annabel & Mal Scrymgeour explain The Hangover is a trilogy …
The Week in Review
Once again the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dominated the news for pharmacy (and indeed the world in general) over the last week, although the announcing of the Pharmacy of the Year …
Call for ‘zero tolerance’ of pharmacist abuse
Physical assaults escalate with one pharmacist punched in the face over tissue boxes, as patient association calls for authorities to crack down on ‘reprehensible’ behaviour The Australian Patients Association (APA) …
World news wrapup: 3 April 2020
British pharmacist dies from COVID-19; Canadian pharmacy owner fights for locals; US health workers allegedly told not to speak out about conditions East Sussex, England: Tributes are pouring in for …
An uncertain future
Community pharmacy has repeatedly shown its value as the front line of health in 2020, so why are there question marks over its future, asks Catherine Bronger I’m a very …
Adjusting for a new reality
There will be a relaxation of some of the usual regulations impacting pharmacy alterations during the pandemic, a regulator says In its latest communique, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority flagged a …
Complaints spike over COVID
With COVID-19 related stress growing for pharmacists and patients, members of the profession are facing potential backlash while worried about their own exposure to the disease A new survey has …
Withdrawal is a crisis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital not to lose sight of the needs of patients on opioid replacement therapy, writes Angelo Pricolo Withdrawal from heroin is one of the biggest …