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Disaster definition
What roles can pharmacists play during a disaster? Researchers have outlined exactly what these should be A new Australian research article ‘Defining pharmacists’ roles in disasters’ has outlined exactly what …
Pertussis adapts to boost its survival
Researchers say pertussis is becoming “smarter” as it evolves, and are calling for a new vaccine – but for now vaccination is vital, and pharmacists have a key role to …
More than 100,000 patients in 10 weeks referred to pharmacists
The UK’s health service introduced a pharmacist referral scheme in October to relieve pressure on GPs and emergency departments… could this work here in Australia? More than 100,000 patients have …
Two month suspension over ice pipes
Another pharmacist has been found to have engaged in professional misconduct after importing ice pipes into WA The Pharmacy Board has published details about the case of Cathy Nguyen, who …
Audit and compliance activities on the way
The Pharmacy Programs Administrator has stated that from 1 February 2020, it will commence ongoing active monitoring and compliance activities In a statement on Thursday the PPA noted that it …
Should pharmacies sell tobacco?
New research suggests that limiting tobacco sales to pharmacies, liquor stores or petrol stations could reduce the availability of tobacco as well as smoking cues Researchers from the University of …
World news wrapup: 16 January 2020
Pharmacist jailed for black market activity; NZ pharmacies feel the pinch as Chemist Warehouse moves in; pharmacy tech hid stolen drugs in her bra Wolverhampton, England: A pharmacist has been …
Banned for 12 months
A Sydney doctor whose prescribing of compounded stimulants to at-risk patients was described as ‘reprehensible’ has been struck off the register, while a compounding pharmacist will front the tribunal A …
Tales of heroism from NSW’s South Coast
A pharmacist who took on a coordinating role to help fire-affected stores in his banner group has told of the tireless work of colleagues on the ground Andrew Topp, group …
Person with measles visits pharmacy
On Tuesday Health Vic announced that a new case of measles has been identified in a returned traveller from Italy – the first case of measles identified in Victoria this …
GP cold chain audit results revealed
An audit of GP practices in NSW has found that 33 out of the 44 potentially high-risk clinics examined did not meet vaccine storage standards “NSW Health undertook an audit …
Owing prescriptions – are you courting danger?
The recent devastating bushfires have meant pharmacists have needed to dispense emergency supplies of medications without prescriptions. PDL advises on how this can be done without putting your patients, or …