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It’s over!
The pandemic emergency response is officially over, medical officials say, as additional aged care COVID support is announced COVID-19 is no longer a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS), …
Days are numbered for one pharmacist stores
Expanded scope of practice could spell the end of single pharmacist stores Increasing demands for pharmacist-delivered services could mean pharmacies will need to operate with at least two pharmacists in-store …
Teens charged over shopping centre blaze
Pharmacy among stores impacted by arson attack on a Woolworths supermarket South Australia police have arrested and charged two 14-year-olds in relation to a fire that caused close to $25 …
Prepare for scope expansion
PSA rolls out a new education series ahead of expanded scope of practice trial Pharmacists seeking to participate in Victoria’s pharmacist prescribing trial can now access two training courses through the …
Pharmacist charged over steroid sales to criminals
A pharmacist has fronted Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on drug trafficking and fraud charges A Melbourne pharmacist who was arrested earlier this year has now been charged with a series of …
NSW launches ‘one-stop-shop for life saving drugs’
NSW Health is establishing a digital Life Saving Drugs Register to track vital stock NSW Health has announced what state minister for health Ryan Park has called a “one-stop-shop for …
Hospital pharmacists can get satisfaction
Changes to workplace flexibility were made in one state’s public hospitals, resulting in far greater satisfaction – but there’s more work to be done, say researchers Sharon Goldsworthy and Matthew …
New research into dry powder inhalers
The US Food and Drug Administration has awarded Australian researchers AUD$1 million for research into better, more affordable asthma inhalers The researchers, led by the University of Sydney’s Associate Professor …
New face at National
National Pharmacies appoints new general manager, member and customer experience National Pharmacies has appointed expert membership marketing executive Kimberley Bolton as General Manager Member and Customer Experience. It says Bolton …
Unapproved hay fever product could contain botox
The TGA says it’s aware that a product called “Haytox” is being promoted as a treatment for nasal allergies – but it’s not TGA-approved or on the ARTG “The TGA …
Etanercept changes
From 1 November, authority requirements regarding etanercept for the treatment of children and adolescents with severe chronic plaque psoriasis will change The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s recommendations led to the changes, …
Eight weeks to secure 8CPA
Pharmacy advocacy group pledges to continue its fight against 60-day dispensing until a favourable deal is reached The next eight weeks are set to be crucial for the future of …