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Pharmacists needed, but not paid fairly
The TGA has approved Moderna’s COVID jab as a booster – but will pharmacies provide it? A leading pharmacist says it may not be financially viable for many On Wednesday, …
Benzo, antidepressant use analysed
Delirium has been linked to preoperative use of specific antidepressants and benzodiazepines in a new case-control study, with a strong case for pharmacists to deprescribe People who use antidepressants and …
Trent Twomey awarded full academic title of JCU Professor
The National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Trent Twomey, has been awarded the full academic title of James Cook University Professor in the Division of Tropical Health and …
World news wrapup: 9 December 2021
Pharmacist allegedly stabs his boss multiple times; NZ chemist puts on cute new staff member; is Boots for sale? Springfield, Missouri: A pharmacist has been charged in federal court after …
Streamlining Closing The Gap
The Guild has provided an update on changes to the Closing The Gap program after claims were rejected With the implementation of the changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) …
Seizing the moment
The pandemic provides the opportunity for pharmacy to retain some of its new areas of practice, and to play a greater role in monitoring supply shortages Pharmacy has the chance …
‘Communities will die’ if supermarkets wrest control
The Pharmacy Guild has been accused of “moral bankruptcy” over the ownership rules, as Woollies bids on API and the ACCC begins its investigation into the Wesfarmers bid for the …
Notifier ‘very embarrassed’ by questioning
Board reminds pharmacists to consider privacy following a recent notification from a patient who asked for clotrimazole cream Pharmacists have been on the receiving end of notifications that relate to …
TWC wins gold for flu vax push
TerryWhite Chemmart has been recognised with an award for its 2021 campaign to encourage more Australians to get their flu vaccination The banner group was acknowledged with the highest Gold …
DDS celebrates 20 years
Discount Drug Stores is celebrating its 20th birthday, with celebrations kicking off this month across its more than 120 stores nationwide The group is planning a range of special rewards …
Across the water
A digital solution has been key in helping maintain access to medicines during the recent floods Australia’s first digital script list has been vital in helping the rural NSW community …
Weird science: the top ten
The Australian Science Media Centre brings us its top 10 weirdest science stories of 2021… In another year dominated by COVID-19, we all appreciated a little weird science to lift …