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‘I have never ever seen dosages of this amount:’ dispensing pharmacist
One pharmacist queried what they called a “heavy concoction” of medication, while another spotted several red flags in a specialist’s prescribing The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard the …
New date for Sigma, CWH merger announcement
Competition watchdog poised to announce findings of a review into Chemist Warehouse’s proposed merger with Sigma Healthcare in October Details of the review of Chemist Warehouse’s (CWH’s) planned reverse takeover …
Pharmacists need regulators’ trust for substitution
Patients face increased out-of-pocket costs due to regulations preventing pharmacists from making clinical decisions to substitute prescribed medications when supply shortages hit Regulatory changes are needed to give pharmacists greater …
Advanced pharmacy uplifts each practitioner: Simpson
Innovative care models benefit more Australians in more places, in a new vision for the future released by hospital pharmacists The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has released a …
Former branch director lauded
Former Pharmacy Guild WA Branch director Matthew Tweedie has been recognised for his contribution to the Western Australian community pharmacy sector Tweedie was recognised with the presentation of a Distinguished …
The week in review
Pharmacists gathered on both sides of the country this week to learn about the latest issues affecting the profession, including new abilities in different jurisdictions In Sydney, the PSA held …
Decision delivered on IT entitlements dispute
Fred IT wins PharmX/Corum appeal after multi-year legal battle relating to entitlements Pharmacy technology company Fred IT has won its appeal against PharmX, which means it will need be repaid …
Liver injury warning
The TGA has advised that Medicines and herbal supplements containing Garcinia gummi-gutta (Garcinia cambogia) or hydroxycitric acid (HCA) may cause liver injury in rare cases “We have become aware of …
Contraception pilot welcomed and criticised
Pilot welcomed, though doctors complain about “good retail politics” The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed the commencement of the Queensland Community Pharmacy Hormonal Contraception Pilot, which it says will …
WA pharmacy to take next steps
Western Australia’s health minister announces an expanded role for community pharmacists, informed by pilot programs from around the country Amber-Jade Sanderson addressed more than 500 delegates at the Pharmacy WA …
Too-cold fridge prompts email to patients
A pharmacy has emailed some of its patients, advising that a flu vaccine it provided them was stored at the wrong temperature The Townsville Bulletin reports that Daniel Jeffery, manager/pharmacist …
The top 10
Fraud, mergers, vapes and 60-day outcomes: what has caught our readers attention over the previous month? These were the ten most read stories on the AJP website from 10 July …