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Script relief for Tasmanians – especially those with ADHD
A “source of frustration” for pharmacists and patients is being addressed with an amendment to the state Poisons Act The Tasmanian government is amending the Poisons Act 1971 to allow …
Pharmacist care top for value: NAB
Pharmacists number one for delivering value for money healthcare, report reveals Data from the latest National Australia Bank (NAB) Health Insights Report released today shows patients see pharmacy as offering …
‘The guilt of turning patients away is eating me up’
Pharmacists are calling for changes to the current HMR caps, as well as fair pay and telehealth options Consultant pharmacists are calling for the caps on HMRs to be removed …
Independents congratulate their best
The very first Independent Pharmacies of Australia Group summit has seen 10 winners named from around the country IPA has hosted what it calls “a celebration of unwavering commitment to …
Chemist Warehouse to cut card costs
Discount giant aims to curb spending on credit card fees by offering customers a cheaper way to pay Chemist Warehouse is set to roll out a new payment method in …
‘Why has this been allowed to go on?’
Hospital pharmacy is the most desirable setting for students and interns – but it’s just not being taken seriously by decision-makers at several levels, say experts NSW’s Special Commission of …
Don’t stockpile Metalyse: TGA
The shortage of Metalyse (Tenecteplase) is now resolved, says the TGA The Therapeutic Goods Administration has said in a statement that the medication is now available for use in all …
‘Vapes are a dangerous product’
Nicotine vapes a “Trojan horse” designed to trap young people in a lifelong struggle with addiction, Labor MP says State governments need to implement a “robust framework to prevent harm” …
World news wrapup: 17 October 2024
US giant plans to close 1,200 locations; pharmacist sentenced again over fungal meningitis outbreak; finding in NZ dispensing error case Chicago, Illinois: According to Metro, the pharmacy giant Walgreens is …
Pharmacists have ‘important role’ to play in preventing falls: Gisev
Opioid exposure has been linked to serious fall events in a large Australian study, including among younger adults resulting in ED visits and hospitalisations Prescription opioid use is associated with …
Offenders “very opportunistic”
“There’s a cohort out there that will do as much damage as they can,” police superintendent says of alleged pharmacy robbery accused Queensland Police are currently examining security footage of …
Handwritten note in script bundle sparked fraud accusation
A pharmacist’s bid to appeal her section 150 suspension has been knocked back, after a tribunal heard allegations of serious PBS fraud and queried how scripts ended up in a …