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Pharmacy ‘uber’ expands
Expansion of Uber-type delivery service announced by MedAdvisor MedAdvisor has announced the launch of the second phase of its pharmacy ‘Uber’ delivery service in Brisbane. The service., which kicks off …
Practising to the fullest
What are some of the vital roles that community pharmacists can provide during a pandemic? Although the main focus of healthcare services over the coming weeks and months will undoubtedly …
Home secretary urged to help protect pharmacists
Pharmacy employers in the UK are being asked to strictly enforce a policy of zero tolerance of abuse After a patients’ association in Australia last week called for a crackdown …
No national shortage, but fears persist
Pharmacists need to be aware that insulin users will be very concerned about potential or actual shortages, say stakeholders The Pharmacy Guild and diabetes organisations are urging people with the …
Rent relief
Landlords must not terminate leases due to non-payment of rent during the pandemic, under “good faith” leasing principles announced Tuesday Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that states and territories would …
Importing issues
Concerns raised that Indian lockdown could soon add to our medicine supply woes Concerns have been raised about the possibility of medicine supply shortages due to a COVID-19 lockdown being …
Easing the burden
Board flags easing off on CPD standards during pandemic crisis The Pharmacy Board of Australia has acknowledged that the extra pressure on pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic would make it …
Positive pharmacy stories from the frontline
In need of a good news story or pick-me-up today? Here is a roundup from across your pharmacist colleagues of random acts of kindness they’ve received from the public With …
Rural pharmacists want one-pharmacy town guarantee
What happens if a team member tests positive for COVID-19? Keeping the pharmacy doors open in a rural or remote town will be no easy task, says advocacy group Pharmacy …
‘Living’ guidelines go live
Pharmacists comprise part of the taskforce behind newly released guidelines updated in near real time, to help Australian clinicians deliver best care during COVID-19 crisis A coalition of peak Australian …
Avoid the coming hangover
How can your business avoid suffering a hangover following the sales explosion that coronavirus represents for many community pharmacies? Bruce Annabel & Mal Scrymgeour explain The Hangover is a trilogy …
Despatches from the front line
What have our readers been saying about the key stories affecting pharmacy over the last week? An uncertain future Congratulations to Catherine Bronger and the leadership at the Pharmacy Guild …