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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 …
Cases of rare clotting syndrome now at 64
Australia closes in on 7 million COVID-19 doses as the TGA releases its weekly safety report… meanwhile China reaches 1 billion milestone In Australia, there have been a total of …
RTPM: Where are we now?
Pharmacist Dimi Hoppe provides a detailed overview of real time prescription monitoring across Australia While all Australian states and territories have agreed to participate in a national real time prescription …
New medicine advice warnings issued
TGA issues new warning of VTE risk with oral contraceptives containing dienogest, and updates contraception advice for tamoxifen The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued new advice regarding the risk of …