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Pharmacists held in high regard
Pharmacists were rated as the fourth most ethical profession on Australia, finishing ahead of GPs in the latest Australian Ethics Index A large nationwide survey has rated pharmacists as Australia’s …
Chiro cops ivermectin fine
A chiropractor has been fined by the TGA for allegedly importing ivermectin The TGA says that it has handed an infringement notice for $2,664 to the NSW chiropractor, who allegedly …
Naloxone ‘safety net’ theory unfounded
Take-home naloxone is not associated with increased opioid use or overdose, according to a new systematic review Health researchers have debunked a common objection to take-home naloxone (THN) programs: that …
World news wrapup: 18 November 2021
Pharmacists not responsible for medicines accessibility gap; largest ever civil settlement for unlawful dispensing controlled substances to be paid by pharmacist; Kaiser strike averted Savannah, Georgia: A former pharmacy owner …
Pharmacy by numbers
How much does the average community pharmacy make? And how much does it spend on wages? A new Guild report reveals the figures The Australian community pharmacy industry is a …
New taskforce on asthma
A new specialist taskforce is set to offer Australians with asthma and other chronic respiratory conditions more coordinated, effective pharmacist care The taskforce, chaired by Woolcock Institute of Medical Research …
Poll: Is your pharmacy providing booster shots?
The pharmacy COVID-19 booster shot program began last week… but some pharmacies are declining to participate. Tell us what you think in our poll In recent weeks, a number of …
Practical management and operations topics
Pharmacists seeking practical advice on how to run a pharmacy more efficiently and effectively can experience a dedicated management and operations stream at APP2022 The stream at the upcoming conference …
Fentanyl focus
A doctor who “did not understand how strong fentanyl is compared with morphine” is awaiting a Tribunal decision as to his future The NSW Health Care Complaints Commission has issued …
Surge in continued dispensing, job vacancies
Fluctuation of dispensing and employment patterns over the past few years reflects the impact of the pandemic, new reports on the Australian pharmacy industry reveal Recent data on dispensing and …
Cartel plea from supplier
The supplier of an ingredient used in anti-spasmodic medicines has pleaded guilty to criminal cartel conduct In a statement Tuesday the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said that Alkaloids of …
Pharmacy recycling program launched
An Australian-first trial program will allow consumers to recycle their empty OTC medicine blister packs at selected pharmacies Chemists’ Own has partnered with TerraCycle Australia & New Zealand and Pharmacy Alliance …