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‘Fluctuations’ in supply impacting pharmacies
Small and rural pharmacies say they are still grappling with medicines shortages, but wholesalers maintain medicines have been distributed fairly and equitably where possible As small pharmacy owners express frustration …
A RUM upgrade
New-look RUM bins are arriving in pharmacies this month The Return of Unwanted and Expired Medicines project (the RUM project) has launched a new and more secure version of the …
Docs should resist hydroxychloroquine temptation, say experts
Doctors shouldn’t prescribe hydroxychloroquine for family and friends to treat COVID-19, write a group of authors including prominent pharmacists In Australian Prescriber the authors, who include Associate Professor Ian Coombes, …
Stuck pharmacy burglar called cops for help
A burglar, with stolen tablets hidden in a sensitive part of his anatomy, had to call police for help after he broke into a pharmacy and couldn’t get out again …
New review guidelines
PSA has updated its QUM and medicines reviews guidelines, in a “timely” move just after these were expanded The PSA announced in a statement that it has updated its practice …
Supporting the farming community
Mental health first aid training is beneficial for community pharmacy staff and residents in rural and regional areas, study finds Researchers have evaluated the impact of Mental Health First Aid …
‘Our pharmacy staff are exhausted.’
Hundreds of readers report pharmacy staff are on the edge of burnout – and meanwhile patient complaints are spiking, with many of these surrounding salbutamol supply When the COVID-19 panic …
Reprimanded pharmacist too tired to speak
A pharmacist was under pressure to limit dispensing time and sell add-ons when he stole medicines for family, a tribunal has heard A pharmacist has been reprimanded and ordered not …
AHPRA updates interns, preceptors
The Pharmacy Board has moved to reassure interns and advise preceptors of its next steps in helping them navigate placements and exams during the COVID-19 crisis The Board has assured …
Principles to protect the pharmacists of the future
Pharmacy students and educators are facing uncertainty thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, says AHPRA, which has moved to help ensure they graduate A unique multi-sector collaboration to protect Australia’s future …
Medication reviews expanded
The government has announced changes to HMRs and RMMRs including added follow-ups and broader referral pathways From Tuesday, accredited pharmacists will be allowed two additional follow-ups for Home Medicines Reviews …
What community pharmacy needs to survive the pandemic
A group of community pharmacists is calling for changes from Federal and State governments regarding PPE needs, the CSO, financial relief, NIP access and more The demand for community pharmacy …