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Access under the microscope
Globally, there are more community pharmacists – and community pharmacies – per head of population, a new report has found The scope of community pharmacy practice and the sector’s regulation, …
Guild offers help for helpers
Brisbane, Logan and the Redlands communities have been invited to take advantage of free suicide prevention training Community members and pharmacy staff from Brisbane, Logan, the Redlands and surrounding areas …
Four additional AZ blood clotting events: TGA
Two fatalities reported, however total thrombosis numbers down from previous week There were a total of four blood clotting events apparently connected to the Astra Zeneca vaccine rollout recorded over …
Psychological distress linked to COVID-19
The frequency of suicide in Victoria didn’t change with the onset of COVID-19, however, the pandemic could be a major background stressor: study reveals While COVID-19 is not linked to …
The week in review
Developing news around pharmacy’s role in the COVID-19 vaccination program dominated the news cycle during the week All eligible community pharmacies across Australia were finally the green light to join …
Pharmacy hits one million milestone
Pharmacists have administered over one million influenza vaccines to Australians, according to data from the Australian Immunisation Register As of Sunday 18 July, pharmacists have administered over one million influenza …
Making a fortune
My Chemist and Chemist Warehouse co-founders jump more than 30 places up the AFR Rich List, seeing their wealth increase by nearly 70% since COVID-19 hit My Chemist Retail Group …
Nangs decision delayed
TGA holds off publicising decision on the rescheduling of nitrous oxide Publication of the TGA scheduling committee’s interim decision and invitation to comment on a rescheduling proposal for nitrous oxide …
A heady brew
Can pharmacies really promote “vaccines, beer and nicotine” all at once under new TGA authorisations? Pharmacies can offer alcohol as an incentive while also promoting COVID-19 vaccination and the availability …
Recognising pharmacist innovation
Nominations are now underway for the UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award, supported by …
‘Today is the day we have been waiting for.’
Prime Minister gives go-ahead for nearly 4,000 community pharmacies across the country to join the COVID-19 vaccination rollout within weeks All eligible community pharmacies across Australia will finally be able …
World News Wrapup: 22 July 2021
Italian company fined $31m for charging “exorbitantly high and unfair” drug price; 340 premises “sealed” in Nigerian crackdown; US pharmacist pleads guilty over multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme The Hague, The …