COVID-19
Flu vax surveillance includes pharmacists for first time
A new pilot program aims to monitor the effects of influenza vaccines administered by pharmacists this flu season – and could potentially roll out to a coronavirus vaccine The new …
Coronavirus tanks consumer, business confidence
Australian Consumer Confidence has plummeted to a 30-year low, says Roy Morgan in a market research update Confidence fell by a massive 27.8% last week, the organisation reports, bringing the …
‘If our world is changing, we need to change.’
We never thought we’d live to see the day that #ToiletPaperEmergency would be trending on social media, says Mark McCrindle… so how can pharmacists keep pace with an ever-changing world? …
Conflict at the coalface
Pharmacists are being “smashed” on the frontline serving patients during the COVID-19 crisis, says PDL Professional Officer Gary West Even more so than usual, pharmacists need to consider how they …
Staying open through shortages, stress and shutdown
One leading pharmacist has a message for those who are concerned that other pharmacies are being given favourable treatment in terms of stock: we’re all in this together “I’m hearing …
Protect the most vulnerable: Murphy
Australia’s chief medical officer has written an open letter to pharmacy about managing the flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic Dear Colleagues, As you would be aware from my recent …
Leading tech company highlights surge in meds orders
Orders are up more than 130% on the MedAdvisor platform, with the most-ordered OTC medications being Panadol, blood glucose strips and Ventolin MedAdvisor, the technology behind more than half of …
Call to halt hydroxychloroquine prescribing, dispensing for COVID-19
PSA strongly advises pharmacists to refuse dispensing of hydroxychloroquine outside of approved indications, and urges prescribers to stop writing prescriptions as a ‘just in case’ measure Following President Trump’s announcement …
COVID-19: new international advice
FIP has updated its global guidance for pharmacists in community, hospital and clinical biology on coronavirus/COVID-19 This new document replaces the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s first coronavirus guidance issued last month. …
The week in review
It’s been a rollercoaster of a week around the world and for pharmacists and staff in Australia, as the health sector battles COVID-19 and its fallout Federal Health Minister Greg …
Managing your COVID-19 risk
Pharmacists need to be aware of COVID-19-related scam and phishing attacks as well as the risk posed by distraction and heavy workload PDL has offered advice to help minimise risk …
Let us teleconsult, say hospital pharmacists
The SHPA is urging decision-makers to green-light pharmacist teleconsults to aid isolated Australians, and hospitals, during the COVID-19 crisis As COVID-19 cases continue to climb, the Society of Hospital Pharmacists …