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More than 11-fold increase in dispensing
A Queensland study examining opioid dispensing and prescribing to all adults over a 21-year period found some interesting results The number of people dispensed opioids in Queensland increased more than …
Vaccine rollout ‘abysmal’, says pharmacy leader
Only eight out of more than 800 pharmacies have been activated to vaccinate for COVID-19 in Victoria, but union applauds pharmacist deployment to mass vaccination hubs The president of the …
A portfolio change
David Gillespie returns to the regional health portfolio as Nats reshuffle their Cabinet positions A federal Cabinet reshuffle in the wake of Barnaby Joyce returning to the Deputy Prime Minister’s …
List of pharmacy case locations grows
Several new pharmacies have been added to watch list as the NSW COVID-19 outbreak surges, with two major cities under lockdown, while other states and territories announce restrictions NSW Premier …
The week in review
Award winners, COVID-19 vaccination and legal cases dominated headlines this week… This week we heard that 105 additional pharmacies have been invited to join COVID vaccination program. A total of …
Helping the profession
Hayley Smilie, PDL’s newest Professional Officer talks about some common errors they encounter, and how she and her colleagues can help Hayley is the fourth PDL Professional Officer, joining a …
Vaccine comes one step closer
Moderna’s COVID vaccine, set for pharmacy supply, wins provisional TGA approval The Therapeutic Goods Administration has granted provisional approval to Elasomeran, Moderna’s COVID vaccine that is slated for provision through …
Accused pharmacist suspended
A Queensland pharmacist who has been charged with attempted murder, arson and domestic violence has been suspended Queensland Police last month charged a man with attempted murder and multiple domestic …
Clinical tips: Complementary Medicines
Ben Basger casts a critical eye on the evidence base for complementary and alternative medicines Multivitamin/mineral and complementary/alternative medicines are used either daily or occasionally by approximately three quarters of …
Pharmacy’s COVID role continues to expand
More than 100 additional pharmacies invited to join COVID vaccination program The Queensland government has this week (on Wednesday 24 June), invited another 105 rural and regional pharmacies to join …
‘There is a lot we can do.’
AJP chats with award-winner Dr Manya Angley, who says her lived experience as a carer ignited her passion for people with intellectual and developmental disability Dr Manya Angley was announced …
Exporting the brand
Chemist Warehouse empire set to spread with the opening of its second European outlet Chemist Warehouse is celebrating the launch of its second European store, with the doors opening in …