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The Inspired Unemployed launch fragrance – with CWH
Social media comedy stars send all proceeds to charity as they royally satirise high-end perfume advertising First they conquered Instagram then prime time TV. Now social media satirists The Inspired …
The need for fierce compassion
Pharmacists need to feel safe to speak up in the workplace, says a mental health advocate who has just been honoured by the SHPA Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) executive director …
Headhunter hired to fill Guild void
Guild engages recruitment firm to land new Queensland branch director, following Gerard Benedet’s elevation to the national secretariat Brisbane-based recruiter Attuned Talent, leading the search for the Pharmacy Guild of …
Wesfarmers completes first part of underpayment review
Company says those affected at Priceline have been contacted but are coy on details One part of the review into historical API/Priceline underpayments first announced by then-new owners Wesfarmers in …
Guild backs move to boost flu vax uptake
Queensland confirms free influenza shot program for 2024 winter Community pharmacists will continue to play a key role in providing access to free flu vaccines for Queenslanders aged six months …
Government must get 8CPA right: Ley
Opposition pledges to keep “fighting the fight” alongside community pharmacists to secure a fair deal for the sector Pharmacists are being urged to engage with government MPs to pressure Labor …
Pharmacist dismissed over data breaches
Hospital pharmacist dismissed after accessing thousands of patient records without authorisation An investigation into a data breach at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital has revealed that a pharmacist accessed more than 7000 medical …
World news wrapup: 2 November 2023
Pharmacist found to have been constructively dismissed over chain’s slow investigation of racially-motivated abuse; pharmacist saves a life after bee sting; Kiwi pharmacists fight to keep co-pay away London, UK: …
November MIMS Update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products Andexanet alfa (Andexxa) is a recombinant form of human factor …
Pharmacist suspended, claims extortion
A pharmacist who has been reportedly linked to a sports drugs scandal has told the mainstream media that he has been targeted by an extortion scheme The pharmacist’s registration was …
Unleashing pharmacists: the hospital perspective
Full scope, consistent funding models and a nationally consistent approach to pharmacy roles are the future, say hospital pharmacists The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has made six recommendations …
‘Inappropriate’ 60-day casting call probed
A creative agency “shouldn’t have” advertised a casting call for pharmacists and assistants to be the face of 60-day dispensing, it has been revealed Rachel Balmanno, first assistant secretary, people, …