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Young pharmacist’s tax leads the way
What caught our readers attention at APP2022? These were our most clicked stories from the conference Once again APP provided a bonanza of interesting news, information and education. The chance …
‘Droves’ coming for free flu jabs
Around 25,000 Queenslanders have hit up pharmacies for free jabs in only four days, as the warnings continue to the public of a severe season The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, …
‘Dramatic increase’ in cannabis approvals in past two years
Medicinal cannabis has been prescribed for over 140 conditions since the beginning of the program, with anxiety a leading indication, new study finds Since Australia’s medicinal cannabis program began in …
Guild turns to TV to warn on flu
The importance of getting a flu shot this season is being emphasised through the Guild’s television advertising campaign The campaign goes to air nationally from Friday, May 27. The advertisements …
Fatal crash could impact registration application
A judge has considered whether a pharmacist’s involvement in a fatal car crash could affect his eligibility to join the Australian register A man registered as a pharmacist in an …
Flu jab announcement came as a surprise
Pharmacists’ workload has increased with the further widening of vaccination in store – but no extra pay A spokesperson for the Queensland branch of the Pharmacy Guild has told the …
Supporting the consumer
New fact sheets to support prescription of COVID-19 antivirals to an important patient group have been released NPS MedicineWise has released new consumer information on three COVID-19 antiviral medicines. Its …
World News Wrapup: 26 May 2022
Pressure driving Irish pharmacists from community sector; American Pharmacists Association speaks out on gun violence after pharmacist shot; UK group slams landlord Ireland: “I did a job interview where I …
A lasting legacy
AJP speaks with four outstanding pharmacists who have recently stepped down from long-time roles with PDL… Bridgett McKay A member of the PDL WA Local Advisory Committee (LAC) since 1987, …
Drugs supplied for ‘highly addictive’ drink
A former pharmacy manager has been sentenced after he aimed to help corner the market on a drug drink containing opioids and promethazine UK media have reported on the case …
COVID jabs expanded
Eligibility for a winter COVID-19 booster is being expanded in a move welcomed by pharmacy, as the Guild talks free flu jabs beyond Queensland Acting Health Minister Katy Gallagher has …
Pharmacist’s script warning overlooked
A pharmacist’s caution about two concurrently prescribed medicines went unnoticed in a woman who died, with an inquest exploring what role the error may have played in her death A …