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World news wrapup: 23 August 2018
Woman sues pharmacist over the robbery she committed; young pharmacist’s disappearance highlights treatment barriers; value of pharmacists in care homes outlined Portland, Oregon: A woman who robbed a bookstore in …
Could Amazon provide better health spend value?
Amazon is likely to make “huge strides” in healthcare, says one data and analytics company GlobalData, a data and insight provider with an interest in healthcare, says that Amazon’s business …
Workforce, remuneration and $1 copay impact rural pharmacy
The Guild is advocating to address issues facing rural pharmacy, such as one-size-fits-all remuneration Writing in Pharmacy Guild newsletter Forefront, executive director David Quilty has outlined some of the issues …
A question of evidence
A pharmacy owner has launched a case alleging a licensing authority discriminated against him based on race “on a number of occasions” Pharmacist Essam Bekhit has initiated proceedings against the …
Rebecca Porter is a capital pharmacy assistant
Pharmacy assistant Rebecca Porter from Capital Chemist Calwell has been chosen to represent the ACT in the PATY awards Ms Porter will head to the National Finals of the 2018 …
Jacinta Johnson joins SHPA board
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed Dr Jacinta Johnson to its Board of Directors Filling the casual vacancy left by Steve Morris’ departure in early August, Dr …
Side effects, dosage a major concern for parents
When it comes to giving kids medicines, the majority of parents worry most about their children experiencing side effects, according to a new survey The new survey of more than …
Could compounding be a cost solution?
A specialist pharmacist is calling on the government to consider modern compounding as part of the solution to the cost of orphan drugs Gold Coast pharmacist Matthew Bellgrove has highlighted that …
A ‘horror year’ for food poisoning
The theme for Australian Food Safety Week has been announced as ‘Food Poisoning – take it seriously!’ The week is to be held from 10 to 17 November 2018. Food Safety …
Aussies don’t care who owns pharmacies: CWH co-founder
Many of the arguments voiced by those in favour of current pharmacy ownership laws are “truly grounded in self-interest being disguised as community care,” says Gance CWH co-founder Damian Gance …
Reducing ‘intimidation, humiliation’ in the pharmacy
The ACT government will be exploring options for “clearly visible” signage that informs pharmacy customers of conscientious objection to reproductive health products ACT pharmacies that have a conscientious objector on …
Students head to business plan finals
Three finalist teams have been announced in the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2018 National Student Business Plan Competition The finalists, from a total of 16 entries, have successfully progressed through …