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Improve access to flu jabs: Guild
The AMA’s president has told Australians that there is “no need to pay for an inappropriate vaccine” for over-65s who want to be immunised against the flu Stakeholder groups are …
‘Such blatant racism can never be tolerated.’
Indigenous doctors warn that racism will cost lives, after a man was denied coronavirus testing and told it was only for “real Aborigines” The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association has issued …
Sentence reduced after claw hammer robbery
A man has had his sentence reduced for a number of crimes including the robbery of a pharmacy in which he stole, then later tried to sell, Valium Travers Hayward …
More stock, but it ‘won’t be instantaneous’
The Federal Government has announced that it has secured three million additional doses of flu vaccine, in a move welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild Health Minister Greg Hunt said in …
Pope prays for pharmacists
Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for pharmacists, after leaving them out of a previous call Late last week at Mass at the Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City, …
The week in review
The news cycle this week remained focused around the COVID-19 pandemic, with concern over measures allowing pharmacists to supply medicines using digital scripts COVID-19 again remained the focus of attention …
No stress relief
Questions raised over the products many pharmacists are recommending to help patients who are suffering from stress A study has revealed a number of shortcomings in the approach many pharmacists …
Position vacant
What has Covid-19 shown us? One thing it reveals is Australia’s glaring need for a Chief Pharmacist, says Karalyn Huxhagen For me the biggest and most complex issue that …
Telehealth for pharmacists given go-ahead
Pharmacists will be able to undertake MedsChecks, Diabetes MedsChecks, HMRs and RMMRs via telehealth from next week, the Federal government has announced Eligible patients will be able to access medication …
Poll: Have you had access to enough PPE?
Pharmacy organisations call for more personal protective equipment following a number of deaths among frontline pharmacists across the world As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, it has become increasingly clear that …
Self-care and team building strategies
What are some ways pharmacists and pharmacy staff are managing stress in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s no secret that what has been happening in the world lately …
Clinical Tips: Testosterone replacement
Brad Butt takes an in-depth look at testosterone and deficiency Testosterone is an androgen or hormone and it is the dominant male sex hormone. At puberty the testicles typically start …