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‘Pharmacies will face increased risk’: Guild Insurance
Arson, extortion and intimidation are some of the risks pharmacies will face if they opt to supply over-the-counter nicotine vaping products, Guild Group warns Pharmacy owners are being urged to …
Vale Bruce Robertson
Guild mourns the loss of “a dear friend and mentor” following the sudden death of Wangaratta pharmacy owner, Bruce Robertson Motor enthusiast and Pharmacy Guild of Australia Honorary Life Member, Bruce …
Long-term opioids higher after ED, trauma admissions
Codeine combinations most dispensed after hospital discharge, with some groups revealing higher rates of long-term opioid use, study finds Long-term use of opioids following hospital admission or emergency department (ED) …
World news wrapup: 27 June 2024
Pharmacist killed in hospital shelling; NZ Guild urges funding change; UK union wants regulator stripped of its powers El-Fasher, Sudan: A pharmacist has fallen victim to an artillery attack on …
‘People shouldn’t think of pharmacists as the new corner store’
While pharmacy stakeholders have publicly opposed the new vaping legislation, other groups have welcomed the move to make vapes S3 The bill also prohibits the domestic manufacture, supply, commercial possession …
Guild slams Greens S2 claim
Greens health spokesperson criticises Guild over transparency, saying it preferred Schedule 2 or 4 for vapes, during a fiery Senate debate before e-cigarette bill passed But the Pharmacy Guild has …
Selling vapes unethical, say pharmacy brands
Banner groups have come out against the amended vaping legislation, with one calling for nicotine vapes to return to S4 Blooms The Chemist Management Services Ltd has strongly advised its …
Amendments ‘not preferred’ but vaping bill welcomed
One group of pharmacists has welcomed the passage of the vaping bill through the Senate, saying it is “our best chance yet” of preventing young people from using the products …
Pharmacy role in psychedelics dispensing
Pharmacists reminded of dispensing obligations and potential drug interactions as patients begin to receive MDMA-assisted psychotherapy Patients in the community are beginning to receive MDMA-assisted psychotherapy after the drug was …
Vape reform undermines pharmacists: PSA
Pharmacy body flags concerns over the adverse impacts of the government’s deal with the Greens on vaping reform Changes enabling nicotine vapes to be sold over-the-counter in pharmacies “undermines the …
Government confirms ACOP rules
Tiers 1 and 2 of the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist (ACOP) measure will commence on Monday 1 July following the release of the program’s rules The Pharmacy Programs Administrator (PPA) …
Pill testing trial to kick off this summer
The 18-month Victorian trial aims to combat rise in drug-related ED admissions and increase in illicit potent opioids Victoria will be running a pill testing trial for up to 18 …