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‘I can get u more Valium if u need em.’
SMS exchanges led to a nurse being found guilty of professional misconduct for supplying prescription drugs to patients in exchange for money, and borrowing thousands of dollars from them A …
‘Jekyll and Hyde’ party pharmacist sentenced
A pharmacist has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence by a Dublin court after he supplied prescription drugs to his friends Irish media report that John O’Meara, the 42-year-old owner …
Pharmacist lauded for ‘selfless sharing’
Vaughn Eaton has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) Medal of Merit The SHPA says the award recognises Mr Eaton’s outstanding …
TWC helps out dehydrated nurses
TerryWhite Chemmart Hawthorn and Galderma Australia have partnered to deliver 50 skin care packs to the nursing force at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Victoria When nurse Jacqueline Lodge called …
A makeover for Priceline Sister Club
Priceline Pharmacy has unveiled its new look Sister Club loyalty program The program now offers a new level of personalisation, perks, prizes and gifts for its customers, the banner group …
Undeclared sildenafil
The TGA has asked people in possession of Maxman XI tablets to bring them to their pharmacy for safe disposal The TGA issued a statement saying that it has tested …
Call for online focus group participants
Researchers investigating the professional behaviour of pharmacists are looking for prescribers, pharmacy assistants or technicians, and consumers to participate You are invited to take part in a project run by …
World news wrapup: 8 October 2020
“Brutal cold bullying behaviours” of chain employers highlighted; APhA hopes to break Pharmacy Benefit Managers power; scope widens for some in NZ UK: Large pharmacy chains are exhibiting “brutal cold …
Risk of counterfeit meds reduced
Pharmacy stakeholders have welcomed the 2020 Budget’s investment in supply chain reforms and the medicines listing guarantee, but warn there’s more work to do Acting PSA President Michelle Lynch said …
Opening hours key to pharmacy approval case
The Federal Court has ruled that an appeal should be allowed in this ongoing stoush between two NSW South Coast pharmacies, which are just 150 metres away from each other …
Concerns over electoral system overhaul
Guild elections are heating up with every single district in NSW being contested A new resolution has seen NSW divided up into 12 districts for the state’s current Pharmacy Guild …
Shoring up the system
Health a key focus as budget aims to ensure COVID response and confirm 7CPA funding The 2020 Federal Budget, delivered by Treasurer Josh Frydenburg last night (5 October) is funding …
