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‘I’m directing him not to go anywhere near that pharmacy.’
A man has appealed a health service’s decision that he had sexually harassed a pharmacy staff member The man was told to stay away from a hospital pharmacy and leave …
Wastewater reveals lower drug use
Consumption of fentanyl and oxycodone has dropped to historic lows, new data reveal The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released the 15th report of its National Wastewater Drug Monitoring …
‘Extremely honoured’: Pharmacist director’s hard work commended
Aussie Discount Chemist Group and TWCM Cumberland Park Pharmacy recognised with SA Governor’s Multicultural Award for vaccine program, diversity approach Aussie Discount Chemist Group and TerryWhite Chemmart Cumberland Park Pharmacy …
Wage subsidy for training
Discount Drug Stores has partnered with Gateway Training Academy to offer franchise partners greater opportunities to upskill staff and improve workplace efficiencies One of the first courses open for enrolment is …
Kerry Fitzsimons wins SHPA Medal of Merit
A hospital pharmacist has been recognised for her outstanding leadership and contribution to medication safety in Western Australia and beyond Kerry Fitzsimons was announced on Tuesday as the recipient of …
TWC celebrates million COVID-19 vaccinations
TerryWhite Chemmart is again celebrating with a major vaccination milestone – delivering more than one million COVID-19 vaccinations to Australians TerryWhite Chemmart cited latest AIR data which says it is …
Pollies told: show thanks to pharmacists
“Pharmacists are losing out,” says one stakeholder in asking the public to thank their pharmacist This Thursday, 17th March, is Thank Your Pharmacist Day, dedicated to acknowledging the efforts of Australian pharmacists …
NSW pharmacists recognised
Pharmacist, Intern and ECP of the Year announced, along with the Lifetime Achievement Award Lucian (Luke) Kelly is the NSW Pharmacist of the Year for 2022, the PSA’s NSW Branch …
Shortage continues
TGA warns of continuing shortages of an arthritis treatment, but says the situation may be easing The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says there may be some light at the end …
Pharmacists investigated over Facebook posts
Caution urged over social media posts after pharmacists investigated for posting photos about patients, colleagues Leading professional indemnity insurer PDL is warning the profession about “areas of caution” when it …
‘Listening to these patients, and not dismissing or ignoring their complaints is so important.’
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month… here’s what pharmacists can do to support patients living with the condition Endometriosis is a chronic disease associated with severe, life-impacting symptoms. It affects roughly …
The week in review
Polypharmacy, the duration of scripts and women in pharmacy were all issues that came to the fore this week We kicked off the week with International Women’s Day, and the …