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Not on my watch…
An Internet storm is caused by a US pharmacist’s refusal to supply, but could it also happen in Australia? A US woman says she was publicly shamed and left in …
‘People did not know what to do.’
Health professionals were not very aware of thunderstorm asthma when the November 2016 event took place, one expert says An inquest has begun into the thunderstorm asthma event, which took …
Towards culturally appropriate medication reviews
A new initiative is set to help improve medication management in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Equitable access and effective use of medicine is critical to closing the gap …
The importance of saying sorry
PDL has issued guidance on how, and whether, a pharmacist should apologise to an unhappy patient “Sooner or later most pharmacists can expect to be presented with a complaint,” PDL …
API to acquire skincare clinics
The wholesale giant is acquiring them for $127.4 million, to build a strong service-based business ‘away from government funding’ Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has entered a binding agreement to acquire Clearskincare …
Changes to regulation of ‘low risk’ products
Government goes against ACCC and expert advice in exempting nappy rash products and tampons from strict regulations, and excluding ear candling from the ARTG Following a TGA consultation into options …
Guilty of drug trafficking
Pharmacists that detected unusual actions by an aged care nurse led to her being found guilty of criminal offences related to trafficking drugs of dependence A nurse with medication endorsement …
The prices are down
The PBS has published its latest list of medicines set to undergo price disclosure reductions These medicines are part of the Fifth Remove Originator price reduction cycle, set to take …
Owners feeling the wages pinch, says employer group
Employsure has welcomed the upcoming penalty rate cut as necessary to reflect the 24/7 economy The workplace relations firm, which represents close to 20,000 small and medium size businesses, has …
ACCC still has Pfizer in its sights
The ACCC is seeking special leave to appeal the dismissal of its allegations against Pfizer Australia The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking leave from the High Court to …
TWC shines at expo
TerryWhite Chemmart held its annual Supplier and Strategic Partners Expo this month at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre More than 150 representatives from 70 brands attended the expo to showcase and …
Rita is SHPA’s 5000th member
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has announced it has surpassed 5,000 members This makes it Australia’s fastest growing pharmacy organisation, it says, and a rejuvenated leadership is preparing …