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Pharmacists lack vaping support
Government’s vaping policy needs more structured professional education and clearer public health messaging, pharmacists say Pharmacists remain concerned about the safety of vaping products and “regulatory grey areas” around their …
Irish solution for Pegasys shortage
TGA approves Irish-labelled stock of chronic hepatitis treatment, Pegasys, as shortage hits Australia Fresh supplies of overseas-labelled Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a) are expected to arrive next month (July), the medication’s …
Pharmacists honoured in King’s Birthday awards
Former Guild leader amongst a large cohort of pharmacists and industry figures recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List A former Pharmacy Guild of Australia state president, three longstanding pharmacy …
‘Everyone has a right to feel safe’
Pharmacists are speaking up about their experiences with workplace bullying, but how can you respond when in this situation? Experts share their advice with Sheshtyn Paola Consultant pharmacist Emily Griffin …
Protonitazene risk with fake Xanax
ACT Health has issued an alert regarding counterfeit Xanax, which contains a range of substances including a non-registered benzodiazepine “A mix of dangerous drugs has been found in counterfeit (fake) …
‘I will make this really ugly for you guys’
“Would you like fries with that?” a pharmacist, who has since had his registration cancelled over a $2m PBS fraud, asked his patient before swearing at her The case of …
Innovative pharmacists recognised at PSA awards
A group of pharmacists known for championing patient care were honoured at the PSA Victorian Pharmacy Awards last week The awards, which were presented by Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) …
Guild Group’s MedAdvisor stake diluted
A specialist arm of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has seen its voting power in MedAdvisor reduced after it passed on a recent capital raise Guild Group Holdings Limited has …
The week in review
A pay win for hard-working pharmacists, Wesfarmers acquires a new discounter and projections about Sigma’s growth plans were among the topics that had readers talking this week In positive news …
Aussies back pharmacy-restricted vapes: Research
Almost half of young people strongly support the pharmacy-only sale of vapes, a report shows The latest NAB Health Insights Report surveyed Australians about how they score their own health …
Undisclosed shareholder flogs $200m of Sigma stock
Investment bank, Barrenjoey, manages the sale of Sigma shares worth $200 million Another week, another large unnamed shareholder cashes in on Sigma Healthcare, the Australian Financial Review reports. The …
Not the time to ‘ease off’ flu jabs: Guild
More than one million Queenslanders have already received their influenza vaccine since the free flu program began in March But with hospital admissions on the rise and 37 flu-related deaths …