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Former pharmacist “doesn’t trust ‘noctors’ to diagnose”
One pharmacist-turned-doctor has argued that the two roles should be separate… or GPs should be allowed to dispense Pharmacists are the “last line of defence” to ensure medication errors do …
Pharmacist self-medicated with alcohol before crashing Porsche
A pharmacist has been told that with his training he should have understood the danger of managing his depression with alcohol, at his sentencing for a drink driving crash A …
Aussies too relaxed on COVID: experts
As COVID cases rise again, new research shows a third of Australians are now less likely to test if they have symptoms A leading pharmacist says that as many eligible …
Wizard top performers take centre stage
Wizard Pharmacy Mount Pleasant has been crowned Wizard Pharmacy of the Year 2022 at the group’s annual awards night at Optus Stadium In a statement Wizard Pharmacy said that the …
Reprimand over S8 discrepancy
Owner censured by authority over a S8 register balance that didn’t tally up, while poisons were found stored in a drawer of the dispensary… Pharmacists have been reminded of their …
Stop-gap diabetes drug vanishes from market
Meanwhile imported Ozempic and Trulicity is out there…if patients can find it – it’s just not subsidised and up to pharmacies to decide price, says Health Department A type-2 diabetes …
The week in review
It’s been all about pharmacists working to the top of their scope this week, as more states make changes and fiery debate from GPs continues Victorian premier Daniel Andrews announced …
We’re ready to extend services right now: Tas Guild
Pharmacy stakeholders react to the news that Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff has asked the Department of Health to immediately look at extending pharmacists’ role Some potential changes could take place …
Pharmacists ‘saved my bacon,’ writes prominent doc
One leading doctor writes that politicians won’t admit liability for any “train wreck” due to pharmacist prescribing… while another pens a piece fully supporting expanded pharmacist scope The debate over …
Smaller pharmacies ‘unable to compete’ on free scripts, salaries
NZ community pharmacies are feeling the squeeze from “critical” staff shortages, with corporate-owned pharmacies and chains like Chemist Warehouse blamed for exacerbating the issue A New Zealand pharmacy owner has …
GP prices send patients to pharmacy
New research shows more than 10% now check with local pharmacist first on health issues A decline in bulk-billing, GP prices hikes and shortages have all had an effect in …
Frewen lauded, thanks pharmacist vaccinators
Lieutenant General Frewen awarded Pharmacy Guild Distinguished Service Medallion The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Distinguished Service Medallion has been awarded to Lieutenant General John Frewen in recognition of his achievements as Coordinator General of …