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FIP steps up on diet, exercise
There is an urgent need for the entire healthcare workforce to be involved in efforts to improve diet and physical activity across populations, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation has …
Survey: Are you ready for low-dose cannabidiol products?
Low-dose cannabidiol products will soon be available in pharmacies. Are Australian pharmacists ready? Researchers from the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics and the Sydney Pharmacy School at the University of Sydney are surveying pharmacists …
Speaking up for pharmacists
Proper remuneration and representation is essential for pharmacists to work at their full scope of practice, says Emma McBride Speaking to AJP at APP2021, Emma McBride, pharmacist and MP said …
Lack of pharmacy vax access ‘beggars belief’
Community pharmacist insider shares why the network hasn’t been activated to vaccinate for COVID-19 yet, even as Victoria undergoes another lockdown Supply limitations and concerns about stock availability continue to …
The week in review
Frustrations this week around community pharmacy’s place in COVID vaccination, while we continue to bring you highlights from APP2021 Stakeholders expressed frustration this week at decision-makers’ low speed in involving …
Is pharmacy a woman-friendly profession?
We spoke to some women at APP 2021 to find out more… and we also want to know what you think Pharmacy is a good profession for women, delegates at …
Anti-vaccine customers banned from store
Pharmacy manager reports receiving death threats over the phone after taking a hard-line stance against anti-vaxxers Umesh Chaudhury, co-owner and pharmacy manager at Youngsville Pharmacy in North Carolina, US, has …
‘We’re way down the track.’
Another Chemist Warehouse is on Victoria’s watch list, as the group director takes to the airwaves to express frustration that community pharmacy can’t give the COVID jab Chemist Warehouse director …
On your marks
Community pharmacies across NSW which have been approved as COVID-19 vaccination immunisers are being advised to ensure they have everything ready to get started as soon as the State Government …
‘We want reporting to be safe.’
Amendments to the National Law could make it an offence to harm, threaten, intimidate or harass a notifier, as changes are made following the attempted murder of a pharmacist Ahpra …
‘More than a word’
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it is finalising its first national Reconciliation Action Plan The plan is set to be launched after formal endorsement by Reconciliation Australia, it says. …
Vaccine ‘travesty’ as Victoria locks down
Another 900 general practices are set to start delivering the COVID-19 vaccine… but where are the pharmacies? On Thursday the Victorian Government announced that it would be moving to “circuit …