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March MIMS update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is a recombinant neutralising human IgG1ĸ long-acting monoclonal …
Residents beg for walkable pharmacy after rejection
A South Australian minister has written to Mark Butler asking for approval for a new pharmacy licence, after members of a “walkable community” lamented their lack of a pharmacy InDaily …
‘Heartbreaking’ decisions see pharmacist make co-pay call
A pharmacist has called for the co-payment on PBS items to be scrapped for all concession or pension card holders “I’ve been a pharmacist for more than 20 years, and …
Push for mandatory unit dose barcoding
Pharmacists at the Peter McCallum Cancer Centre want the TGA to mandate barcoding for unit dose products Mandating pharmaceutical companies to include barcodes on unit doses of products could boost …
Pharmacists cite concern over ‘blowback’
Fear of repercussions is a barrier to reporting medication errors, but safe reporting cultures can help, says professional officer A small qualitative study on medication error reporting has found that …
More than ever…
The 2024 theme for Thank Your Pharmacist Day has been announced The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has stated that the 2024 theme for Thank Your Pharmacist Day is, “More than …
Why large corporate retailers should stay out of pharmacy: committee
Guild welcomes moves in Queensland to forbid pharmacies being located in supermarkets, and preventing third parties from exercising “inappropriate control” of medicines provision The report into the Pharmacy Business Ownership …
‘Health professionals must never be targeted’
Alongside colleagues in nursing, medicine and dentistry, pharmacists condemn violence against health providers The World Health Professions Alliance is asking health professionals worldwide to sign an open letter calling for …
Managing e-scripts remains a challenge
Consumers and health professionals report challenges in managing token-based electronic prescriptions Data from the Australian Digital Health Agency’s (ADHA’s) National Electronic Prescribing Survey reveals that patients, prescribers and pharmacists are …
High flying pharmacist takes to Canberra sky
Capital Chemist-branded balloon takes off as part of the Enlighten Canberra festival Pharmacist and hot air balloon pilot, Amanda Galbraith, is once again flying high over Canberra as part of …
Rural pharmacy needs metropolitan support
Short-staffed rural community and hospital pharmacies need urgent support, Victoria’s Rural Pharmacy Liaison Officer, Emily Griffin, says Steps need to be taken to address pharmacy workforce shortages in rural areas …