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$60k stolen drug, formula profit paid for pharmacist’s coke habit
A pharmacist said he was at “rock bottom,” grieving and addicted to cocaine when he sold HIV drugs for his own personal gain In March 2019, the Sydney pharmacist’s registration …
‘How much did doctors’ lobbying influence the initial shape of the rollout?’
All eligible pharmacies will now be able to take part in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout – but one pundit asks why were they shut out from the start Pharmacy Guild …
Concerns over Champix
Potential contamination of varenicline medicines being investigated by the TGA as batch recall begins The Therapeutic Goods Administraion (TGA) says it is investigating potential contamination of varenicline medicines with the …
PPE plays ‘mitigating role’, but not only factor
Some pharmacists are having to isolate for weeks despite wearing full PPE when exposed to an infectious patient, a measure that is “crippling” the workforce, says one owner As pharmacies …
Pharmacy jab advice ‘puts people at risk,’ says doc
Doctors have slammed a suggestion that the general public have their first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine with a GP, and the second with a pharmacist On Tuesday, Queensland Health Minister …
Struggling for supply
Shortage notice issued for multiple presentations of arthritis treatment The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a warning regarding shortages of multiple presentations of tocilizumab (Actemra). Roche, the sponsor of …
‘We all hope he gets taken care of.’
A pharmacy worker “practically carried” a 90-year-old customer out of the store when a customer allegedly threatened staff with a knife Nick Logan, the proprietor of the Nick Logan Pharmacist …
Webinar: Avoiding the pitfalls – a practical discussion of pharmacist & proprietor responsibilities
Your legal responsibilities in pharmacy are directly related to whether you’re a pharmacist, a manager or a proprietor. Our specialist panel will show you how to avoid the regulatory pitfalls …
ECP barriers remain
Pharmacists can do more when it comes to emergency contraception provision, says sexual health expert Despite high awareness of the availability of emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), there are some barriers …
World news wrapup: 5 August 2021
Pharmacy tech stole half a million dollars’ worth of stock, sold it and gambled proceeds; GP surgery warns against pharmacy jab; NZ agency move for transparency Bedworth, Warwickshire: A pharmacy …
65-hour weeks his downfall, says jailed pharmacist
A pharmacist who had to sell his store at a “monstrous loss” after his suspension has now been jailed for 22 months The West Australian has reported on the case …
‘Pharmacists are exasperated’
Pharmacist takes Prime Minister to task about vaccine rollout issues during Parliamentary discussion Pharmacist and MP Emma McBride has launched a lengthy tirade against the federal government over the botched …