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Scope of practice trial about to start
The North Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot is imminent, says the Pharmacy Guild, launching a new website addressing the controversial pilot Community pharmacists and pharmacy staff have been …
‘No-one really knows the hardship that pharmacists go through.’
Popular TikTok pharmacist says pharmacists are “disrespected and underrated” health professionals, while a recent critic admits to plagiarising her comments Sydney pharmacist Mustafa Dhahir, who created a viral TikTok ribbing …
TGA fines vape importer almost $3k
Individual accused of false customs declaration A person based in Western Australia has been fined $2,664 by the TGA for allegedly illegally importing liquid nicotine for vaping products. The infringement …
A solution for third-party apps
Fred IT Group launches new web-based hub Fred IT Group has launched a new web-based hub called Fred Marketplace, to allow pharmacies to quickly identify and source partner software approved …
Local access to mRNA vaccines locked in
A new vaccine manufacturing facility will be built at Monash University as government strikes new deal An mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be built at Melbourne’s Monash University after the …
Chemist Warehouse to extend international reach?
Israeli government in talks with Jack Gance The Israeli Government has announced it is in discussions with Chemist Warehouse about the chain possibly opening in Israel. Director general of Israel’s …
‘I chose to look the other way.’
Three pharmacists have had their registrations cancelled after supplying prescription drugs to a health food store, for patients they never saw Three pharmacists – two of them brothers – have …
‘There’s a fair degree of trial and error at the moment.’
Chronic non-cancer pain is the leading indication for special access to medicinal cannabis products, despite doctors being urged not to prescribe for this indication Medicinal cannabis applications for chronic pain …
Ozempic shortages until December
Diabetes medication shortfall “worse than ever” The long-running shortage of diabetes drug Ozempic (semaglutide) looks set to continue until at least the end of the year, according to a revised …
Pride in ‘altruistic profession’ shines
We asked our readers why they love their profession… and it was no surprise at all to find that it’s all about the patients In our latest poll, we asked …
The week in review
It was doctors versus pharmacists again this week, plus some big pharmacy news overseas Pharmacists and doctors were at loggerheads again this week, this time over access to antivirals for …
RACGP labels Pharmacy Guild’s claims ‘unfounded and misleading’
Doctors’ group rejects allegations that GP patient wait times are endangering those with COVID-19 The RACGP has rejected the Pharmacy Guild’s assertion that GP wait times are leading to delays …