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Vape seizures continue
Eight charged in relation to illicit vape and tobacco supply Authorities have seized 600,000 “tobacco sticks”, tobacco products and nicotine vaping products as part of the ongoing multi-agency operation to …
Guild issues scam warning
Pharmacy owners urged to be vigilant of potential scammers Criminals impersonating bank staff are “actively” targeting community pharmacies, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia warns. In an alert to members, the …
Inappropriate dispensing ‘permitted, if not condoned’ at pharmacy
A tribunal has heard that a pharmacy owner began self-medicating with unprescribed testosterone, stressed after losing nursing home business and his partner becoming unwell The man owned and operated a …
‘This is a really exciting time to be a consultant pharmacist’
PSA introduces community of practice for consultant pharmacists The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has established the Consultant Pharmacist Community of Specialty Interest (CSI), taking the reins from the Interdisciplinary team-based care CSI …
Last chance to reward innovation
Nominations will close in early November for the 2024 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award We’re in the final week for receiving nominations for the UTS 2024 Innovative Pharmacist …
Ahead of the pack
Panadol manufacturer aiming for a “smooth transition” as new pack sizes to roll out in pharmacies in coming weeks, with larger packs to soon go behind the counter With legislative …
World news wrapup: 24 October 2024
Meds run out in besieged Gaza; English pharmacists face abuse; Californian pharmacy workers go on strike Gaza: In a blog post outlining the current state of the health system in …
The students less likely to experience burnout
New research from university healthcare educators has looked at resilience in two different student groups – and spotlighted how differently they cope with stress Led by Monash University educators, the …
Sigma’s CWH guarantee ‘tokenistic’: Guild
Guild warns rival wholesalers will be forced to follow Sigma’s lead if Chemist Warehouse merger is approved Sigma Healthcare’s offer to enter an undertaking with the Australian Competition and Consumer …
Pharmacy delivers record revenue for EBOS
Wholesaler’s community pharmacy division reports revenue growth of close to $500 million, as TWC franchise thrives EBOS Group’s community pharmacy arm is continuing to perform strongly, delivering record revenue growth …
‘No further action’ for nearly a third of pharmacists
More than half of complaints relating to pharmacists were referred onto Ahpra, new report by Queensland’s health regulator shows Medical practitioners were most likely to be involved in complaints (55%) …
‘Be prepared’
Thunderstorm asthma season has already begun, with experts warning that people at risk include those with asthma and ryegrass pollen-triggered hayfever Thunderstorm-triggered asthma can occur during spring with “little warning” …