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‘Saving and sustaining lives’
Pharmacists praised for role in Western Sydney vaccination centre, ensuring the quality and safety of up to 20,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses per day Pharmacists have been playing a “vital” role …
Is pharmacy a vaccination barrier?
Study reveals GPs’ concerns over pharmacists’ participation in influenza vaccinations Pharmacist involvement is perceived by GPs to be a barrier to the effective delivery of influenza vaccination to high-risk adults …
Sexual health services enhance access to care
Community pharmacists can positively impact patients’ sexual and reproductive health, but barriers remain including remuneration, workload and legislation Pharmacists’ role in sexual and reproductive health is “feasible and highly accepted …
‘It is imperative that this age group is protected.’
Pharmacies are set to begin giving the Moderna vaccine, as the TGA provisionally approves it for 12-year-olds and up Over the weekend the Therapeutic Goods Administration announced that it had …
The week in review
Issues to do with the COVID-19 pandemic continued to dominate the headlines this week This week the AJP looked at controversial topics to do with COVID-19: the fact that Australian …
Clinical Tips: Mental health during COVID
Are lockdowns really hurting our mental health? Carlene McMaugh takes a look… The impact of COVID, and the measures needed to rid ourselves of the pandemic, have contributed to many …
Fines up to $20k for vaccine non-compliance
WA hospital pharmacists are among those who will be expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 It will soon be mandatory for Western Australian health workers to be fully vaccinated …
Extending the date
TGA issues guidance on post-expiry date usage of shortage-impacted treatment The Therapeutic Goods Administration says tocilizumab vials continue to be stable for a further six months past their labelled expiry …
Forged scripts dispensed at nurse’s own hospital pharmacy
A nurse’s attempt to misappropriate oxycodone was foiled by a patient who wanted to see her medication before discharge A nurse has been found guilty of professional misconduct and found …
Five five-star reviews
Guardian has been named the winner of Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customer Award Canstar has ranked 14 pharmacy banner groups on criteria including service and advice, availability of pharmacists, prescription …
Uptick in vaccine-related incidents
Heads-up to pharmacists after errors see COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccinations inadvertently administered to people expecting Pfizer or flu shots, or to underage patients Community pharmacists have been reminded of their responsibilities …
Post-pandemic recovery challenges and resilience
Chemists’ Own is partnering with Mental Health Foundation Australia to promote better mental health in local communities The brand says it will support Mental Health Foundation Australia on its annual …