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‘Our younger pharmacists are really struggling.’
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff have a right to feel safe and be treated with respect, according to a new resource released by PDL and the Pharmacy Guild The Pharmacy Guild …
Stronger opioids more frequently prescribed: analysis
Opioid prescribing doubled over a quarter of a century – but there’s a critical evidence gap outside the US, researchers warn Research led by the University of Sydney has found …
Come join the fight
Guild issues call to members to join it in fighting the Government’s 60-day scripts push and advocating for permanent continued dispensing by pharmacists The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it …
‘There is more work to be done.’
Queensland is set to allow pharmacists to administer travel vaccines, but one stakeholder says it’s not enough Queensland Health has announced that trained pharmacists in the state will be able …
8 things to know about bushfire smoke and health
There is an urgent need for a national health strategy to protect the population from exposure to bushfire smoke, say researchers While bushfires have always been a feature of the …
IV infusions under fire
Complaint filed to HCCC and TGA over therapeutic claims for IV therapy made by Australian clinics A number of Australian businesses are making therapeutic claims for IV therapy that a …
Some COVID-19 media reports ‘over sensational’
The latest on COVID-19 includes an unstaffed pharmacy in Wuhan, a $2 million grant for Australian vaccine research, and new statistics on the condition’s mortality rate In new research published …
‘Rivers of gold’ for pharmacy owners?
CPA characterised as lucrative deal for the Guild, while its national president’s salary revealed as one of the highest for union and employer groups in Australia In part two of …
Serious complaints withdrawn
Eight complaints against a former compounding pharmacist have been dropped by the HCCC, but only after he promised to “never again” seek registration in the future The HCCC has withdrawn …
Training for PAs
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is facilitating fully subsidised pharmacy assistant training for eligible job seekers in Launceston The part time course commenced on the 17th of February 2020 and …
Funds announced for drug, alcohol support
The Health Minister has announced new support for drug and alcohol services The Morrison Government is providing $900,000 to Family Drug Support Australia so it can continue providing a free …
Pharmeducation for bushfire recovery
Join in on this weekend of quality education, networking and enjoying the beautiful NSW Sapphire Coast to support the local area following recent devastating bushfires Pharmacists have banded together to …