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GP pharmacists in UK see complaints rise
Complaints about pharmacists working in general practices have surged by nearly 50% in the past year in England, according to reports, but numbers are also growing More than 2,200 complaints …
Chemist Warehouse sued by Victoria’s Secret
US beauty and lingerie behemoth alleges discount chain has been carrying counterfeit versions of its fragrances – while CWH declares itself “confident” of product authenticity Victoria’s Secret has taken Chemist …
Legal roundup
Man steals medicine, wrestles victims; suspect arrested in pharmacy assistant murder case; woman sentenced over perfume thefts Rockhampton, Queensland: A man has been denied bail after he allegedly broke into …
Vale Mario Calanna
Tributes are pouring in for well-known Queensland pharmacist and banner group founder Mario Calanna, who described pharmacy as a long-term “true passion” Cairns pharmacist Mario Calanna has passed away after …
Former pharmacist “doesn’t trust ‘noctors’ to diagnose”
One pharmacist-turned-doctor has argued that the two roles should be separate… or GPs should be allowed to dispense Pharmacists are the “last line of defence” to ensure medication errors do …
Pharmacist self-medicated with alcohol before crashing Porsche
A pharmacist has been told that with his training he should have understood the danger of managing his depression with alcohol, at his sentencing for a drink driving crash A …
Aussies too relaxed on COVID: experts
As COVID cases rise again, new research shows a third of Australians are now less likely to test if they have symptoms A leading pharmacist says that as many eligible …
Wizard top performers take centre stage
Wizard Pharmacy Mount Pleasant has been crowned Wizard Pharmacy of the Year 2022 at the group’s annual awards night at Optus Stadium In a statement Wizard Pharmacy said that the …
Reprimand over S8 discrepancy
Owner censured by authority over a S8 register balance that didn’t tally up, while poisons were found stored in a drawer of the dispensary… Pharmacists have been reminded of their …
Stop-gap diabetes drug vanishes from market
Meanwhile imported Ozempic and Trulicity is out there…if patients can find it – it’s just not subsidised and up to pharmacies to decide price, says Health Department A type-2 diabetes …
The week in review
It’s been all about pharmacists working to the top of their scope this week, as more states make changes and fiery debate from GPs continues Victorian premier Daniel Andrews announced …
We’re ready to extend services right now: Tas Guild
Pharmacy stakeholders react to the news that Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff has asked the Department of Health to immediately look at extending pharmacists’ role Some potential changes could take place …