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The Week in Review
Once again the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dominated the news for pharmacy (and indeed the world in general) over the last week, although the announcing of the Pharmacy of the Year …
Call for ‘zero tolerance’ of pharmacist abuse
Physical assaults escalate with one pharmacist punched in the face over tissue boxes, as patient association calls for authorities to crack down on ‘reprehensible’ behaviour The Australian Patients Association (APA) …
Advisers to government ‘cautiously hopeful’ of COVID-19 treatment
The Federal Health Minister has ‘struck a deal’ with suppliers to bring hydroxychloroquine into Australia to treat hospital patients infected with COVID-19 Speaking on A Current Affair this week, Federal …
World news wrapup: 3 April 2020
British pharmacist dies from COVID-19; Canadian pharmacy owner fights for locals; US health workers allegedly told not to speak out about conditions East Sussex, England: Tributes are pouring in for …
An uncertain future
Community pharmacy has repeatedly shown its value as the front line of health in 2020, so why are there question marks over its future, asks Catherine Bronger I’m a very …
Adjusting for a new reality
There will be a relaxation of some of the usual regulations impacting pharmacy alterations during the pandemic, a regulator says In its latest communique, the Victorian Pharmacy Authority flagged a …
Complaints spike over COVID
With COVID-19 related stress growing for pharmacists and patients, members of the profession are facing potential backlash while worried about their own exposure to the disease A new survey has …
Withdrawal is a crisis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital not to lose sight of the needs of patients on opioid replacement therapy, writes Angelo Pricolo Withdrawal from heroin is one of the biggest …
Outreach for pharmacy vaccination
Victorian pharmacists can now administer vaccinations outside their normal location, says the state Health Minister While the state fights to slow the spread of coronavirus, Victorians need to protect themselves …
Ibuprofen advice
People are still concerned about the use of ibuprofen to treat COVID-19 symptoms, says NPS MedicineWise The organisation has added new information to its website about the medicine, after concerns …
Aussies wary of double infection
Most Australians want to be vaccinated against flu this year to prevent a double infection with COVID-19 New data from the Immunisation Coalition’s annual survey shows that 62% of Australians …
Adelaide pharmacy workers in isolation
A South Australian pharmacy employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and a store has been forensically sanitised National Pharmacies has issued a statement saying that it places the highest priority …