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First Kiwi enrols in PSA diploma
PSA has enrolled its first New Zealand pharmacist in the Diploma of Leadership and Management customised specifically for pharmacists PSA and the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand have collaborated to …
SHPA announces partnership with RPS
The SHPA has joined forces with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, cooperating to deliver advanced practice accreditation that is recognised in both countries The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia says …
Specialty support for hospital pharmacists
SHPA will be launching a new framework for its members on 1 June, covering 26 specialty practice streams from cardiology and compounding to rural practice and women’s health The new model will …
Valium recalled after medicine tampering
Roche is recalling all batches of Valium 5mg tablets in blister packs of 50 tablets due to medicine tampering In consultation with the TGA, Roche announced that it is recalling …
The week in review
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy With the world reeling over the terrorist attack on an Ariana Grande arena concert in the UK, it’s at least …
‘I come here with a lot of anger’—doctor crashes Vaxxed screening
A New Zealand doctor jumped on stage during a screening of the controversial film Vaxxed, and slammed the anti-vaccination movement Dr Lance O’Sullivan attended a screening of the movie in …
How do you feel about euthanasia and assisted suicide?
A QUT senior lecturer and pharmacist is seeking to map pharmacists’ attitudes towards euthanasia and assisted suicide Tony Hall, from the School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, is …
Success for diabetes injection forum
Last weekend, over 200 delegates including pharmacists gathered to discuss the significance of correct injection technique at a first-ever Australian and New Zealand forum Australian and New Zealand credentialled diabetes educators, …
Palliative care: Pharmacist breaks down roadblocks
Ruilin Ng felt that there was a “roadblock” between herself as a pharmacist and patients with life-limiting illnesses… so she decided to do something about it “In our community there’s …
Take fish oil, urges CMA
Complementary Medicines Australia is encouraging consumers to take fish oil CMA issued a statement highlighting the protective qualities of omega-3 fish oils as well as the “large body” of evidence …
Pharmacist rushes to help victims of Manchester bombing
Khalid Ahmed spent four hours helping people on Monday night Pharmacist Khalid Ahmed went to Manchester Arena following the terrorist attack on Monday night to help the “traumatised” victims. Mr Ahmed …
Most pharmacists want stricter workload limits
Nearly three-quarters of pharmacists would support greater controls on their workload, an AJP poll suggests AJP recently reported on efforts in the US state of Illinois to set caps on …