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Metformin shortage extends
Metformin shortage substitution warning period extended to the end of the year The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has extended its Serious Shortage Substitution Notice for metformin modified-release 500 mg tablets …
Social media roundup
It’s been all about masks over the past few weeks, although some big news and a few choice memes have been shared as well… Thank you to all of our …
Buying and selling in a pandemic
How is COVID-19 affecting the pharmacy sales market? Natalie Sirianni provides an update on the situation Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you to all pharmacists for …
The week in review
Personal protective equipment and pharmacy’s role in supporting Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic were key issues this week The first e-script in South Australia was dispensed with Minfos by TerryWhite …
Continuing to deliver
Situation stabilising at wholesaler warehouse linked to COVID-19 outbreak There have been no additional confirmed positive COVID-19 cases linked to a pharmaceutical wholesalers Victorian warehouse where there were reports of …
Crime roundup
One man wore a surgical mask when allegedly robbing a pharmacy, while another alleged pharmacy robber is facing charges over making explosives Port Kennedy, WA: A man wore a surgical …
Don’t come to pharmacy with symptoms
The Victorian Government has announced it will distribute face masks to vulnerable people, with community pharmacy listed as one of the places to get them – but one group has …
Winning student named
Kurtis Gray from The University of Western Australia has won the 2020 PSA Mylan Pharmacy Student of the Year (PSOTY) Award The strong field of students competing in the National …
UTI prescribing and risk
PDL says it has flagged some risk considerations for pharmacists participating in the Queensland UTI trial In an update for Queensland members, PDL outlines a number of issues relating to …
Clinical tips: COVID-19
Some pharmacies are almost in lockdown while others are barely acknowledging COVID-19 at all… this inconsistency confuses the public, writes Karalyn Huxhagen SA Health this week announced COVID testing in …
Paid pandemic leave: still on the table?
The Fair Work Commission is revisiting its position on paid pandemic leave, saying that circumstances have changed since it last rejected the proposal – but only for aged care workers …
Global coronavirus infections have now passed 15 million
How did COVID-19 unfold in Australia? AIHW looks back at the first four months of the pandemic in its latest report A new report from the Australian Institute of Health …