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Guild turns to TV to warn on flu
The importance of getting a flu shot this season is being emphasised through the Guild’s television advertising campaign The campaign goes to air nationally from Friday, May 27. The advertisements …
Fatal crash could impact registration application
A judge has considered whether a pharmacist’s involvement in a fatal car crash could affect his eligibility to join the Australian register A man registered as a pharmacist in an …
Flu jab announcement came as a surprise
Pharmacists’ workload has increased with the further widening of vaccination in store – but no extra pay A spokesperson for the Queensland branch of the Pharmacy Guild has told the …
Supporting the consumer
New fact sheets to support prescription of COVID-19 antivirals to an important patient group have been released NPS MedicineWise has released new consumer information on three COVID-19 antiviral medicines. Its …
World News Wrapup: 26 May 2022
Pressure driving Irish pharmacists from community sector; American Pharmacists Association speaks out on gun violence after pharmacist shot; UK group slams landlord Ireland: “I did a job interview where I …
A lasting legacy
AJP speaks with four outstanding pharmacists who have recently stepped down from long-time roles with PDL… Bridgett McKay A member of the PDL WA Local Advisory Committee (LAC) since 1987, …
Drugs supplied for ‘highly addictive’ drink
A former pharmacy manager has been sentenced after he aimed to help corner the market on a drug drink containing opioids and promethazine UK media have reported on the case …
COVID jabs expanded
Eligibility for a winter COVID-19 booster is being expanded in a move welcomed by pharmacy, as the Guild talks free flu jabs beyond Queensland Acting Health Minister Katy Gallagher has …
Pharmacist’s script warning overlooked
A pharmacist’s caution about two concurrently prescribed medicines went unnoticed in a woman who died, with an inquest exploring what role the error may have played in her death A …
Retail managers shine
Blooms The Chemist has recognised the work of its retail managers at an awards ceremony held as part of its conference The banner group says that the award winners are …
Back for another term
Pharmacist Emma McBride retained her lower house seat with an increased majority at last weekend’s Federal election Ms McBride retained the NSW central coast seat of Dobell with a swing …
Changes to the schedule
Mouth ulcer treatment and flurbiprofen to be downscheduled, TGA announces The Therapeutic Goods Administration has confirmed that the mouth ulcer treatment choline salicylate is to be downscheduled to Schedule 2 …