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CWH partners for women’s mental health
The 2022 Liptember campaign is being launched by the fundraiser and its major charity partner, Chemist Warehouse Women’s mental health fundraiser Liptember has raised more than $12 million since its …
Bodycams in Boots to combat pharmacy violence
The UK chain is rolling out body-worn cameras to 225 stores following a pilot program, as violence against pharmacy staff soars Pharmacy giant Boots has announced in a statement that …
The week in review
Possible historical underpayments at API, GPs campaigning on an anti-pharmacy scope platform and exclusion from the Jobs Summit… it’s been quite a week in pharmacy The Government held its Jobs …
Drunken rampage at Chemist Warehouse
Crime roundup: Pharmacist defends himself against punches with broom; bashing threat at Wizard Pharmacy; ram-raid in Logan Warrnambool, Vic: A Chemist Warehouse pharmacist had to try and defend himself with …
Pharmacists can play ‘key role’ in reducing overdose numbers
Opioids and benzodiazepines are the most common drugs associated with unintentional drug-induced deaths in Australia, new leading report shows Overdose continues to be a leading cause of death for Australians …
Focus on long COVID
How researchers are zeroing in on the self-targeted immune attacks that may lurk behind it, writes Matthew Woodruff, Emory University For almost three years, scientists have raced to understand the …
A new prescription
“Food as medicine” intervention shows positive results for Australians with type 2 diabetes Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health and UNSW Sydney have tested the feasibility of a …
SHPA launches specialty practice report
Peak body looks back on five years of program success A two-day forum of leading hospital pharmacists from around the country has culminated in the launch of a wide-ranging report …
Heart disease drugs dominate PBS meds use by chronically ill
But COVID limitations mean latest National Health Survey comparison with previous years “not possible” Heart disease drugs are the most supplied to people with chronic medical conditions by a narrow …
TGA ‘hysterical’ over ivermectin, says pharmacist and GP
A GP, pharmacist and pharmacy owner says he “can’t believe how badly doctors have reacted” to his application to remove the ban on ivermectin for COVID-19 Victorian pharmacist, GP and …
World news wrapup: 1 September 2022
Inquest into NZ vaccination death hears from pharmacy provider; chains in New York told to uphold reproductive health access; former pharmacist runs for Council, makes anti-vax claims Dunedin, New Zealand: …
Visa revoked after pharmacy armed robberies
A man held an imitation handgun to a pharmacist’s head in one of several robberies which severely impacted his victims The Administrative Appeals Tribunal of Australia has heard the case …