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Unlawful advertising
Fines issued over ivermectin and zinc lozenges for COVID-19 The TGA has issued three fines totalling nearly $8000 to an individual for allegedly advertising ivermectin and zinc lozenges to treat …
‘Skilled con-artist’ exploited pharmacists’ empathy and trust
Four pharmacists have told a Tribunal of a “sophisticated fraudster” who presented a single copied script 60 times and expertly distracted them The New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal has …
Changing the label
Pharmacists question proposed label and advisory changes for OTC mometasone preparations Both the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the PSA had concerns over the proposed new advisory statements for labels …
Vax scheme crucial in light of mandates
What are the limits of the no-fault compensation scheme? And are vax mandates new? Researchers shared the latest info at the inaugural National Vaccine Forum The introduction of a no-fault …
Pharmacists give MedAdvisor thumbs up
The medication management company was the pharmacists’ choice winner at the PRIME Awards Melbourne-founded med-tech company MedAdvisor has taken home the gong for Pharmacists’ Choice: Pharma Company of the Year …
Helping women achieve their reproductive goals
An online network has been developed to support pharmacists to deliver contraception and abortion care Have you considered joining the Australian Contraception and Abortion Primary Care Practitioner Support (AusCAPPS) Network? …
Finding pharmacy’s innovators
It’s the final chance to nominate an entry for the UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award The closing date for nominations to the Innovative Pharmacist of the Year 2021 …
The week in review
This week the headlines were all about employment conditions, including wages, as well as more COVID news Melbourne pharmacist Pardeep Singh crunched some numbers this week, finding that the choice …
‘They’ve proven they can do it and do it safely.’
Pharmacies are set to take “a much bigger role” in vaccinations as adverse event data reveals they are on par with docs, according to a leading group Pharmacists have been …
Crime roundup
Two pharmacies held up, while a dispute sees a third suffer damage Melbourne: A man reportedly drove at an acquaintance, throwing him into a pharmacy’s doors, and damaged the pharmacy …
Homeopathy for COVID attracts fine
The TGA has issued an infringement notice to a Queenslander for allegedly advertising homeopathic immunisation The Therapeutic Goods Administration announced this week that it has given the notice, costing $2,664 …
‘The time for action is now’
Pharmacists have the accessibility to play a greater role in mental health, but they need more training and support to do so, says MP Emma McBride Speaking in the House …