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‘The message is simple: handle antimicrobials with care’
SHPA welcomes millions in funding to track prescriptions and usage of antimicrobial treatments, announced as part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced more than $14.2 …
A slight to pharmacy
Prime Minister Morrison chooses to receive his booster shot from a GP clinic, adding insult to existing pharmacy concerns over low vax remuneration Prime Minister Scott Morrison has chosen to …
The week in review
This week in pharmacy, it’s been all about the statistics We looked at the Guild Digest 2021, which shed light on issues like how much the average community pharmacy makes, …
One quarter oppose mandatory vax
The majority of our readers agree that COVID-19 vaccination should be compulsory for pharmacy staff A recent poll run by the AJP over the past three weeks reveals that 75% …
A change in perception
The pandemic has fundamentally shifted the way the general public sees community pharmacy, says one industry leader Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president Adjunct Professor Trent Twomey took delegates at …
S8s in pregnancy an unknown
Gaps in knowledge about the safety of opioids, ADHD drugs and benzos in pregnancy may present a risk to women of reproductive age, say researchers A dearth of information about …
Awards and a new Board
Consumer Healthcare Products Australia has named its winners in a virtual awards ceremony During its online conference, CHP announced the winners of the Diamond Awards, which celebrate marketing and sales …
Pharmacists held in high regard
Pharmacists were rated as the fourth most ethical profession on Australia, finishing ahead of GPs in the latest Australian Ethics Index A large nationwide survey has rated pharmacists as Australia’s …
Chiro cops ivermectin fine
A chiropractor has been fined by the TGA for allegedly importing ivermectin The TGA says that it has handed an infringement notice for $2,664 to the NSW chiropractor, who allegedly …
Naloxone ‘safety net’ theory unfounded
Take-home naloxone is not associated with increased opioid use or overdose, according to a new systematic review Health researchers have debunked a common objection to take-home naloxone (THN) programs: that …
World news wrapup: 18 November 2021
Pharmacists not responsible for medicines accessibility gap; largest ever civil settlement for unlawful dispensing controlled substances to be paid by pharmacist; Kaiser strike averted Savannah, Georgia: A former pharmacy owner …
Pharmacy by numbers
How much does the average community pharmacy make? And how much does it spend on wages? A new Guild report reveals the figures The Australian community pharmacy industry is a …