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Getting rid of the barriers
What are the barriers currently preventing community pharmacists from playing a more active role in antimicrobial stewardship? New research may provide the answers Australian community pharmacists are aware of antimicrobial …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, and a rollercoaster for the South Australians This week, Amazon Pharmacy finally launched in the US… and it could be on its way …
A fistful of infringements
The TGA issues infringement notices to several individuals and entities over alleged unlawful advertising and importation of goods ANPROS Pty Ltd – The TGA has issued three infringement notices totalling …
Call for changes to combat superbug threat
For World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the PSA has urged pharmacists to discuss duration of antibiotics treatment with patients The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated 10 million people could die …
‘Age is no barrier.’
Eastern Melbourne has seen an e-prescribing trial take off between a local general practice and a local pharmacy The COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked the health sector’s uptake of electronic prescribing, …
Highlighting the heroes
Irfan and Sobia Hashmi have been named ‘Pharmacy Heroes’ for 2020 by the Pharmacy Guild The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has this year been showcasing the work that community pharmacies …
Bid for over half a million denied
A pharmacy embroiled in an ongoing PBS fraud case has unsuccessfully tried to pay its liquidators using funds confiscated by the Australian Federal Police Pharmacy Depot Hurstville has had a …
Changed guidelines for ads
The Pharmacy Board and Ahpra have encouraged health practitioners to check and correct their advertising to ensure it complies with revised guidelines released this week The Boards and Ahpra jointly …
Nicotine on script
Nicotine for vaping is set to be rescheduled to be available on prescription for smoking cessation The TGA has made an interim decision to make nicotine for use in e-cigarettes …
Renew by the 30th
PDL has reminded members to renew their registration by the 30th… as every year it receives calls from members who haven’t renewed PDL reminds all members that Ahpra renewal of …
NSW supporting national approach to RTM
NSW Health is set to engage with stakeholders including pharmacists to get Real Time Prescription Monitoring up and running This week the Pharmaceutical Society and Pharmacy Guild’s NSW branches welcomed …
Second fine for a weight loss product
Cat Media has been fined $13,320 for alleged unlawful advertising of a FatBlaster product The TGA has issued an infringement notice for $13,320 to Sydney-based company Cat Media for the …