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World news wrapup: 21 May 2020
Floaters could turn US pharmacies into COVID-19 “hotspots;” arrested pharmacist “may have been trying to get out of work” via alleged bomb hoax; UK pharmacy not thrilled with Government’s COVID-19 …
Undeclared sildenafil
The TGA has warned consumers not to take a product called Gold Max Pink capsules, as they contain the undeclared S4 substance sildenafil “The supply of Gold Max Pink capsules …
COVID-19 and leasing: Commonly asked questions for tenants
Am I entitled to rent relief? And what do I need to do to access it? Stephanie McGrath provides some answers Most states and territories have adopted the Federal Government’s …
‘Where did all the stock go?’
AJP investigates the unprecedented medicine stock outs during February and March this year Small Pharmacies Group (SPG) has challenged the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) claim that increased demand caused …
7CPA negotiations ‘very heavy going’
Guild national president George Tambassis has offered a glimpse into negotiations for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement, and thanks members for their work during a very tough year Speaking in …
Keeping ahead of the surge
Ramsay announces it has topped up flu vaccine supplies across its pharmacy network A recent supply of influenza vaccines has topped up stocks in Ramsay Pharmacies across New South Wales, …
‘I’m going to ruin your life.’
A medical practitioner has been reprimanded and suspended after he sent harassing and insulting messages to a woman he had pursued as a romantic partner A medical practitioner, Dr L, …
Guild names top intern
Lucinda Kenny from Capital Chemist Calwell in the ACT has been announced as the 2019 MIMS/Guild Intern of the Year The national award supports the next generation of pharmacists and …
AMA warns of ‘opportunistic’ telehealth models
As doctors call for telehealth provisions to become permanent, pharmacy stakeholders have some concerns: remuneration for pharmacies, and whether takeup is being quantified The Australian Medical Association says that Australian …
Pharmacy’s good work ‘can be undone’ without self-care
Early results from a new Australian survey show how likely people are to conceal COVID-19-like symptoms from their employer or colleagues The survey, led by Professor Terry Haines of the …
Is pharmacist prescribing the ‘holy grail’ for the profession?
Pharmacist prescribing in Australia is nearly two decades behind that in the UK, but will doctors manage to retain medical dominance? There is room for further acceptance of prescribing as …
Pharmacists well-placed to help tackle non-adherence
A new Cochrane review has looked at medication non-adherence in older Australians, and how behavioural and educational interventions can help Researchers from Monash University’s Centre for Medicine Use and Safety …