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Pharmacists less likely to lose jobs, be stood down
Pharmacists are more likely than other Professionals Australia members to seek advice on wage theft, leave entitlements and notifications about performance In his annual President’s Report for 2019-2020, PPA president …
Judge reduces jury award
J&J has been ordered to pay US$120 million in damages to a woman who blamed her cancer on use of the company’s baby powder Johnson & Johnson has persuaded a …
Pharmacist sentenced over attack plot to firebomb rival pharmacy
A pharmacist has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in “Operation Firewood”, while his Darknet vendor co-conspirator received 14 years A Darknet vendor and a pharmacist, …
Guidance on COVID-19 testing
To help pharmacists advise people on COVID-19 tests, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), has issued a guidance document The guidance has been produced by FIP’s SARS-CoV-2 Testing Working Group, which …
CWH listed as one of the best
Chemist Warehouse is a new entrant on a list of Australia’s best and healthiest brands YouGov has issued its Best Brands list, topped by Google for the third year in …
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 …