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Are pharmacists wary of the COVID vaccine?
An AJP poll has delivered a surprising result: many readers have reservations about the COVID-19 vaccine As the UK gets ready to roll out its COVID-19 immunisation program on Tuesday, …
Pharmacist assaults woman in consult room
A Sydney pharmacist pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual intercourse without consent Warning: this article contains details that may distress some readers Mainstream media have reported on the case …
Webinar recording: How to manage difficult conversations in pharmacy
Essential viewing: tips from expert PDL & PSS panel on how to de-escalate strong emotions in patients, keep calm and stay safe in pharmacy This webinar focuses on practical ways …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in Australian pharmacy… here are some of the stories which made the headlines The WA Guild is calling on all parties ahead of the upcoming …
Priceline partners with women’s footy
Football Federation Australia has announced that it has signed a three-year partnership agreement with Priceline Pharmacy to support the development of women’s and youth football in Australia As part of …
Building good connections
A community pharmacist has spearheaded a project that links vulnerable people with social support, and provides education to combat Covid-19 conspiracy theories Sydney pharmacy owner Veronica Nou has launched The …
Penalties of nearly $200k for breaches
Authority sends strong message to all licencees about pharmacy ownership rules, with a warning about steep penalties Pharmacy licensees need to abide by the various legal obligations connected with ownership, …
Changes at the top
Michelle Bou-Samra has been named the new president of the Australasian College of Pharmacy, as Chris Owen steps down to spend more time on other pharmacy industry duties Community pharmacist …
‘Our recent experience has not delivered us any level of confidence.’
One stakeholder is urging the need for the WA Government to review the Commercial Tenancy Act, saying the current legislation is “ineffective” Ahead of the state election, the Pharmacy Guild …
Be alert but not alarmed
What are the most frequent error types reported to PDL… and what are the causes of these errors? PDL has issued advice to its members about dispensing errors, including tips …
Recognition for resilience
A community pharmacy owner has placed as a finalist for Australia Post’s Unsung Hero award Georgina Twomey, Managing Director of Alive Pharmacy Warehouse Group based in North Queensland, has made …
World news wrapup: 3 December 2020
Pharmacist sentenced to death over wife’s murder; UK examines COVID’s impact on the profession’s mental health; Scottish pharmacy workers to get COVID payment Kuching, Malaysia: Pharmacist Wong Zing Haw has …
