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‘This was potential disaster that was averted’
Pharmacists and GPs can collaborate for good patient outcomes but should avoid talking in a “derogatory manner” about each other, urges leading pharmacist An experienced pharmacist and a GP have …
Patients spending more in pharmacies
Australians’ healthcare spending is continuing to rise, despite a decline in household spending in September, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports Household spending declined by almost 1% in September having …
Tassone departs MedAdvisor board
Vacancy opens on MedAdvisor board following resignation of Guild Group appointee, Anthony Tassone Days after ending his third term as Pharmacy Guild of Australia Victorian branch president, Anthony Tassone, has …
Increased naloxone levels planned for rest of year
Different groups of people are now at risk of opioid overdose, says one expert – but how does this play into the naloxone shortage? “Very tragic” deaths have occurred recently …
Workforce shortages easing – in some areas
Demand for pharmacists continues to outstrip supply in most jurisdictions, the latest Occupation Shortage List shows Pharmacists remain on the Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation Shortage List (OSL), despite record …
Medical centre vaccine storage error
Patients left without protection against vaccine-preventable diseases as a result of its failure to follow the National Vaccination Storage Guidelines Hundreds of patients at a Sydney-based medical centre have been …
The week in review
E-cigarettes and political promises made the news this week, as did opioid safety and a mental health and wellbeing pioneer Vapes were on the agenda this week, as health minister …
Government ‘notes’ recommendation to review ownership restrictions
Federal government notes six-year-old Senate report calling for a rethink on pharmacy rules “to enhance competition” More than six years after the fourth interim report on the Effect of red …
‘I won’t work for a pharmacy that sells vapes’
Pharmacists “cannot be compelled to stock or supply therapeutic vapes” after regulations changed this month, according to the TGA—and many are choosing not to As of 1 October, vapes with …
October MIMS Update
A look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, presentations, indications and contraindications New Products Selpercatinib (Retevmo) is an orally available, small molecule inhibitor …
A new brand
Priceline reveals new “refreshed” brand at showcase event, including a new logo, set to launch in market at the end of the month Priceline Pharmacy is launching a new brand …
Hospital pharmacy program wins wellbeing award
A project that emphasises “dignity” for pharmacists experiencing sensitive personal health issues at work is the inaugural winner of the John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award The Dignity Project has been …