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Pharmacists lend a hand across the waters
As those affected by the NSW floods enter the cleanup phase, we speak to one pharmacist who helped pack emergency medications… despite being stranded herself During this week’s flooding in …
Capital Chemist raises funds for firies
Capital Chemist gives back to the community after the devastating fires of 2019-20 Fifteen months after fires devastated the communities of a dozen of their pharmacies, the team from Capital …
How to handle challenging pharmacy situations with confidence
Catch up on our recent webinar with PSS and PDL professional officers, who share practical tips on handling tricky scenarios in pharmacy Faced with a patient whose demands put you …
Clarity needed on EOI process
Pharmacies have received an update on EOIs for the COVID-19 vaccination program, but the Guild says there is a lack of detail around the selection process Pharmacies that put in …
World news wrapup: 25 March 2021
US pharmacy giant apologises after refusing to vaccinate undocumented immigrants; call to change legislation on moral objections; largest CWH for NZ Southern California: Rite Aid has issued an apology after …
A ‘milestone result’ for Sigma
Sigma Healthcare has returned to issuing dividends after it announced a “strong” increase in sales and profit, including to Chemist Warehouse Sigma announced reported earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and …
Mixed results on vax acceptance
Which demographic groups are likely to be resistant to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine? Australian research provides some guidance Will enough people be willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccination to ensure …
TGA fines Chemist Warehouse
Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist have been handed more than $53,000 worth of infringement notices over advertising on their websites The TGA announced this week that it has issued four …
Protection paramount
The National Boards and Ahpra are seeking public feedback on revised regulatory principles for the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme The regulatory principles encourage a responsive, risk-based approach to regulation …
From eggs to cells
Australia’s first cell-based influenza vaccine hits the market A new flu vaccine technology is now available to Australian pharmacies and general practices for the first time, with Seqirus announcing availability …
Locally produced jab now available
More than 830,000 AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines manufactured in Melbourne will be released for supply The TGA has approved release of the first four batches of the Melbourne-manufactured AstraZeneca vaccine, totalling …
Filling in the gaps
COVID-19 forced pharmacy to successfully “respond and innovate” but pandemic tensions may lead to medication misinformation, pharmacy leader says During the last twelve months, pharmacy has responded and innovated in …