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I’ve had COVID and am constantly getting colds…
Did COVID harm my immune system? Am I now at risk of other infectious diseases? Lara Herrero from Griffith University investigates So you’ve had COVID and have now recovered. You …
World news wrapup: 22 September 2022
US pharmacist keeps license after faking COVID jabs; Irish pharmacy shortage worsens; Nevada Pharmacy Board loses cannabis case East Wenatchee, Washington State: A pharmacist has agreed to pay a USD$1,000 …
Pharmacist allegedly ran from Porsche crash
A pharmacist was arrested after he allegedly crashed his Porsche into a parked bus, while more than four times the legal blood alcohol limit News Corp media reports that a …
‘I would like to thank all pharmacists for the difference they make.’
Australian pharmacists have played a key role in supporting health through the pandemic and disasters over the last few years, says the Board The Pharmacy Board has acknowledged World Pharmacists …
Poo campaign for TWC
TerryWhite Chemmart pharmacist wants younger people to put down their phones and look at their poo instead The Jodi Lee Foundation has partnered with TerryWhite Chemmart to encourage people in …
New Star leader for ‘rapid growth trajectory’
Star Pharmacy Group has announced the appointment of Peter Piliouras as Chief Executive Officer of its 60-store national pharmacy business The Star Pharmacy Group incorporates Star Discount Chemist, the group’s …
Promising results for extended-release buprenorphine
A study has shown high treatment retention and adherence, reduced substance use and depression, and improved quality of life among those receiving monthly BUP-XR Community use of long-acting buprenorphine has …
Is texting an effective smoking cessation tool?
Text messaging interventions can help people quit smoking, says researcher in launching a new study that will compare tailored text messaging to the standard Quitline Tobacco smoking is still a …
A new role
Who is best prepared to step into the new role as an on-site pharmacist in residential aged care facilities? These researchers want to know more… have your say! Dr Amy …
Poll: Refusal to supply S8s policy
Following criticism of Chemist Warehouse over how it handles S8s, when do you think it’s reasonable for a pharmacy’ policy to dictate refusal to supply? People who have been denied …
A ‘new career opportunity for the pharmacy profession’
On-site pharmacists will replace 7CPA-funded program services to residential aged care homes, says Department of Health—but not everyone is happy with the decision The upcoming rollout of embedded aged care …
New competency framework
Educators and trainers can now access a global competency framework for the pharmaceutical education sector The framework was published by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to support its advancement through …