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Crime roundup
Man sentenced for one pharmacy robbery, commits another on the same day; reward for information about suspect in pharmacy assistant murder Townsville, Queensland: A man was given a suspended sentence …
Privatisation worsens pay, unsustainable patient loads: union
Some hospitals have reported up to 40% of staff on unplanned COVID leave on some occasions, as calls for a pharmacy workforce map intensify The union for pharmacy employees has …
Suboptimal meds use after CVD hospitalisations
Many people are missing out on the recommended medicines following a heart attack, new data shows The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has looked at cardiovascular disease, including heart …
A pharmacist making over AU$200K shares a week in her life
Spoiler: despite the high pay, the American pharmacist decides to leave her role due to a “crappy” boss A US pharmacist earning more than double her average Australian counterparts has …
Capital Chemist helps cancer patients
First consultations at the University of Canberra Cancer Wellness Clinic will now be free for the Canberra community, thanks to the Capital Chemist Group Committing to three years of funding, …
News of amoxicillin shortage hits mainstream media
Guild’s Tassone calls for less imports and more local production of key drugs as worldwide stocks dry up Australian mainstream media has suddenly jumped upon the lingering, months-long shortage of …
US pharmacies’ $21.5b opioids bill
Three “big box” pharmacy chains settle most of the tsunami of legal claims over alleged mishandling of opioid pain medications…but stop short of admitting liability US pharmacy chains Walgreens, CVS …
Pharmacist foils forgery spree
A pharmacist spotted a suspicious script and contacted the medical practice, sparking an investigation into the surgery’s receptionist The Daily Telegraph has reported on the case of a woman who …
World news wrapup: 3 November 2022
UK pharmacists push expertise in Ukraine assistance; US pharmacist sentenced after dispensing empty capsules; NZ frustrated by workforce dilemma Birmingham, England: The Pharmacists Defence Association is urging MPS and Lords …
Scholarship launches
Memory of a dedicated and popular pharmacist drives a new scholarship for pharmacy students with a mental health focus The legacy of Andrew Tu, a popular NSW pharmacist who lost …
Ask the regulator: Pharmacy Council lifts the lid on the top five issues
Our Pharmacy Council insiders answer your questions on the key areas of complaint to the NSW regulator, and how to prevent regulatory action, in this live webinar 23 November …
‘Just changing to prescription only doesn’t solve these issues.’
One pharmacy is accused of selling codeine daily to up to 50 people… but stakeholders calling for Ireland to follow in Australia’s footsteps may be “sorely disappointed,” warns a leading …