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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 …
Retail managers shine
Blooms The Chemist has recognised the work of its retail managers at an awards ceremony held as part of its conference The banner group says that the award winners are …
Back for another term
Pharmacist Emma McBride retained her lower house seat with an increased majority at last weekend’s Federal election Ms McBride retained the NSW central coast seat of Dobell with a swing …
Changes to the schedule
Mouth ulcer treatment and flurbiprofen to be downscheduled, TGA announces The Therapeutic Goods Administration has confirmed that the mouth ulcer treatment choline salicylate is to be downscheduled to Schedule 2 …
New branch director for NT Guild
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia NT Branch has announced the appointment of Keely Quinn as its new branch director Ms Quinn said her appointment as NT Branch Director was both …
Position vacant
Expression of interests are invited by PDL for the position of Director for NSW/ACT Due to the impending retirement of Curtis Ruhnau, expressions of interest are invited by PDL for …
Free flu jabs as A strain rises
An influenza A outbreak in Queensland has sparked a state government decision to make flu jabs free In a joint statement, Queensland Health Minister Yvette D’Ath and state premier Annastacia …
What’s on your mind?
Reports of mass burnout among hospital pharmacists, the leaking of a report into the Queensland UTI trial and the federal election provoked reader comments recently Overworked, understaffed and burning out: …
‘It’s been a tough few years for community pharmacy.’
Pharmacy groups welcome Labor’s election victory, but what do they think should be on the agenda for the new government? The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, …