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Inconsistent mixing recall
FIT-BioCeuticals, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a recall of one batch of BioCeuticals Vitamin D3 Drops Forte Liquid 20 mL The recall is due to inconsistent mixing of the …
World news wrapup: 13 August 2020
Canadian pharmacist suspended over forged scripts for amphetamines; COVID-19 reports in UK community pharmacy; Virginia pharmacy students left in limbo Calgary, Alberta: A Canadian pharmacist has had his registration suspended …
The top ten
Some of our stories have gone viral over the last month. Here’s our top ten most viewed articles during that time We’ve recorded some of of our highest ever readership …
AHS workers in isolation
A Victorian pharmacy has asked patients to be kind – and vigilant – after a staff member tested positive to COVID-19 despite significant precautions AHS Tatura Pharmacy in the Goulburn …
COVID-19 testing coming to Qld community pharmacies
Guild welcomes new Queensland COVID-19 testing pilot, though PSA urges people who are unwell not to come into the pharmacy Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Wednesday morning that her …
‘Pharmacists are in a unique position to recommend naloxone.’
The Pharmacy Guild’s Tasmanian branch has called for an expansion of the free take-home naloxone trial to community pharmacies A new trial of free take-home naloxone commenced in Tasmania late …
‘Muddle-headed phoney investigation’ into pharmacy got facts wrong, says Guild
Prices quoted in a series of News Corp articles slamming community pharmacy were wrong, says the owner of one of the pharmacies targeted, as Chemist Warehouse slams the location rules …
Docs reiterate warning on hydroxychloroquine
The RACGP is once again urging Australians not to seek out or use hydroxychloroquine to “cure” or “prevent” the COVID-19 virus The warning from the Royal Australian College of General …
Research Roundup
Association between prediabetes and risk of all cause mortality and cardiovascular disease A meta-analysis of 129 studies involving over 10 million patients shows that prediabetes is associated with an increased …
Recognition for essential workers
A Sydney community pharmacist has been nominated in News Corp’s Thanks A Million campaign Connie Arronis, pharmacist manager at Illawong Discount Drug Store, is one of the first people to …
The numbers are up
Profession continues to grow its numbers, with a stronger female presence, according to new Pharmacy Board data The number of registered pharmacists has continued to climb, with close to one …
Pharmacy plan ‘essential’ as cases rise
The number of infected Victorian healthcare workers has surpassed 1,000 as the Guild urges pharmacies to enact a COVID Safe plan Victoria has recorded 322 new cases of coronavirus since …