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Reducing the risk
Melbourne researchers have investigated the best ways to reduce dispensing errors Pharmacy researchers from Alfred Health in Melbourne reviewed 11 studies on interventions in the hospital setting to address the …
10am brunch, 1pm Kmart
When the media pokes fun at someone’s lifestyle, it’s harder for the next person to get COVID tested, write Clare Southerton and Marianne Clark from UNSW In countries like Australia …
Sudden lockdown impacting trade
Community pharmacies in Victoria are rising to the challenge despite out of stocks, patients struggling with mental health and general unpredictability Pharmacy staff are trucking along in the face of …
COVID jab interest growing
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws closer, new data shows interest in uptake continues to grow Roy Morgan has again looked into attitudes around issues surrounding the novel coronavirus, and …
Nurse forged scripts after infertility news
A nurse’s forged scripts came to light thanks to the actions of a vigilant pharmacist A former nurse has been disqualified from being registered in the profession for 18 months, …
APP highlighted for events recovery
The Federal Government has highlighted the Guild’s APP conference in a statement on support for business events A statement issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says that …
First COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Australia
The PM says plans are on track for the country’s most vulnerable to start receiving the vaccine from next Monday More than 142,000 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine have …
Tweets land ex-Senator in hot water
Former senator threatened with fine of up to $1.11 million and even imprisonment over tweets promoting ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19 Former Senator David Leyonhjelm has been pulled up by …
The week in review
COVID-19 vaccination made the headlines again this week, as well as some award-winning pharmacists GPs are still urging against the use of pharmacists in rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine, with …
Pharmacist caught with ice, prohibited weapon
The Pharmacy Board has issued a statement about a pharmacist who diverted S8s and supplied ice The Board outlined the case of Daniel Soong, the former part owner of two …
COVID jab a ‘natural extension’ in pharmacy
Sigma Healthcare has kicked off its COVAX working group to support pharmacy partners Sigma Healthcare has initiated a dedicated working group chaired by its chief pharmacist, Brinley Hosking, to help prepare …
Over 100 regulatory breaches uncovered
A coroner has criticised the excessive supply of S8s and codeine that led to a woman’s death The death of a Tasmanian woman from mixed drug toxicity has been investigated …