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Clinical tips: Dispensing for animals
What are the requirements when dispensing for animals? asks Jala Moushi Pharmacists may be presented with veterinary prescriptions written by vets for the treatment of animals under their care. They …
‘You couldn’t stay home.’
Pharmacists, politicians and other stakeholders took to social media on Thursday to thank the profession for its hard work during the COVID crisis The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia said it …
Is beer more important than medicines?
Medicines affordability must take precedence over populist Budget moves like making beer cheaper, says one stakeholder Ahead of the 2022-3 Budget, which is to be handed down on March 29, …
Throat sprays downscheduled
Low-volume flurbiprofen throat sprays have been moved to open retail sale The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s medicines scheduling body has decided to move low volume flurbiprofen throat sprays to open sales, …
Call to expand CTG PBS copay program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ strengths and expertise must lead the reform of health systems which have marginalised them, says a new report The 2022 Close the Gap …
Pharmacist low wage on the agenda
Today is the “National Advocacy Day of Action”, with the profession urged to call on political leaders to address unfair and inequitable pay discrepancies for pharmacists The PSA is holding …
World news wrapup: 17 March 2022
Pharmacies burned down by medical students, doctors slam Biden’s “test to treat” COVID plan, pharmacists tell of shortages in Kyiv Darbhanga, India: Several pharmacies have been burned down in the …
‘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 …