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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 …
A life-saving measure
Scaling up take-home naloxone over the next decade to reach people on prescribed opioids would save hundreds of lives, researchers argue based on new modelling Research led by the Burnet …
Are you having a laugh?
PDL to host Stand up for Mental Health virtual comedy event Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) is hosting a virtual stand-up comedy event on Wednesday 15 December 2021. It will be …
Vaccine claim change
The Australian Government is reducing the claim threshold of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme The Morrison Government is reducing the claim threshold of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claims …
Pharmacy in the spotlight
Pharmacist notifications during 2020/21 were on par with those of other health professions, while AHPRA says all but two recommendations to improve notifier safety now implemented A total of 634 …
Eccentricity mistaken for impairment
A psychiatrist’s diagnosis of a pharmacist with an alcohol use disorder was “entirely speculative,” a Tribunal has found The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard the application of a …
On the verge
Vaccine acceptance or rejection can be viewed on a continuum, say experts, but how can you best approach those who are wavering in between due to hesitancy? Patients hesitant to …
World news wrapup: 25 November 2021
Anti-vaccinators make murder claim against pharmacy staff; Canadian journalists go undercover on pharmacy homeopathy, CVS to slash outlets Blenheim, New Zealand: Staff were left “stressed and upset” after two men …