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A failure of communication
A near miss case where a patient accidentally collected the incorrect medication highlights multiple cases of process failure, regulator says A case from late 2020 where a patient almost left …
‘Lean on each other, learn from each other, celebrate each other’
Pharmacy has come a long way, but is there more to go? We spoke with women across the profession for International Women’s Day International Women’s Day (8 March) is a …
The week in review
Some key final reports were issued this week, and more COVID-19 news In COVID-19 news, the TGA said it is set to start publishing weekly reports on adverse events related …
Changing the dates
Pharmacy Guild announces the dates of one of its premier events have changed. See our online calendar for the latest events Keep up to date with the latest in pharmacy …
Demand for psychedelics on the up
People are using drugs such as LSD, MDMA and psilocybin to self treat mental distress, with one pharmacist hoping they will be dispensed as medicines in the near future Results …
Pharmacies ‘doing everything to avoid interruption’
Longer-dated EpiPen Junior is on its way, as the mainstream media suggests pharmacist stockpiling The Sydney Morning Herald has reported on the EpiPen Junior shortage, saying that families are having …
Are COVID conspiracy theorists selfish?
Who are COVID conspiracy theorists worried about – themselves, or society? New data sheds some light A study led by University of Queensland researchers and published in the European Journal …
Pharmacist imprisoned after ordering ‘hit’
A former pharmacist will forfeit guns, ammunition, gold and silver coins seized from places including his pharmacy, and is sentenced for a drug distribution conspiracy The US pharmacist has been …
Tango set to help, thanks to DDS
Discount Drug Stores has announced the sponsorship of its 12th dog for Assistance Dogs Australia Over the past 12 years, Discount Drug Stores has raised more than $300,000 for Assistance Dogs …
A distinguished career
Pharmacy IT leader “humbled” by recognition in alumni awards Paul Naismith, pharmacist and the Chief Executive Officer of Fred IT Group, has this week been recognised in Monash University’s Distinguished …
Community pharmacy push in lead up to election
This Pharmacy Guild branch has secured written statements of support from its state’s Labor, Liberal, Nationals and Greens parties Community pharmacies in Western Australia has received written statements of support …
Over-reliance on medication, but pharmacy is ready
The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has outlined an “ambitious reform agenda” to redesign Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing system Welcomed by the Victorian …