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World news wrapup: 6 February 2025
Pharmacist guilty of her husband’s insulin murder; Canadians ponder pharmacy choice; warning over Ozempic-linked death Beckley, West Virginia – Former pharmacist Natalie Cochran has been given a “no mercy” sentence …
‘I am planning on stocking vaping products’
Former Guild leader signals intention to start supplying vape products to patients, citing it as “a lost clinical opportunity” for community pharmacy Community pharmacy’s reluctance to stock and supply vaping …
PBS implements emergency measures
Pharmacists get green light to provide PBS medicines to flood-affected patients in Far North Queensland under continued dispensing Patients impacted by flooding in northern Queensland will be able to access …
Pharmacy numbers increase under Labor
Fears of mass pharmacy closures resulting from 60-day dispensing prove unfounded, government MP claims Voters are being warned they would be significantly worse off if the Coalition had remained in …
Hospital evidence and insight key to enhancing pharmacy programs
Expertise and experience of Australia’s hospital pharmacy profession is crucial to success and sustainability, stakeholder says Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) has welcomed the opening of consultation on a new pharmacy …
‘Like everyone else, it’s been problematic’
Pharmacists are “moving heaven and earth” to find stock of ADHD medications that are in short supply, with some children missing out as the school year begins Shortages of Concerta …
Who is 24-7 pharmacy helping?
Which medicines are in most demand at one of South Australia’s 24-7 pharmacies – and who are the biggest after-hours customers? National Pharmacies Norwood was the first of three community …
No going back for CWH merger
Sigma’s takeover of Chemist Warehouse clears final hurdle with Federal Court orders being lodged with ASIC Chemist Warehouse’s merger with Sigma Healthcare is now legally effective and binding on the …
‘Receiving a notification doesn’t make you a bad pharmacist’
What to do when a notification is made about you? This expert presents six steps to take The AJP spoke to Naomi Lim, professional officer with PDL, for some advice …
‘Big shoes to fill’
Following the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Congress at the University of Queensland, the organisation has thanked its outgoing treasurer Due to a change in personal circumstances, national treasurer Benjamin Scott …
Labor lands lion’s share of Guild largesse
Guild boosts political spending in 2024 financial year The Australian Labor Party was once again the biggest winner from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s political spending in the year to …
PDL student grant program open
PDL has announced the opening of the 2025 Student Grant Program, with applications open until April 13 The grants program was established to help Australian pharmacy students broaden their education …