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The week in review
As the sector waits for the 7CPA to be signed, GPs have complained about pharmacy and flu jabs, one stakeholder called for ‘sweeping change’ to pharmacy and there are new …
COVID-19: the pharmacist impact
Italy is one of the nations that has been most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. New data shows just how it has affected community pharmacists Since the beginning of …
‘There are pharmacies doing it very tough.’
Business is far from booming in pharmacy, as economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has readers worried about job security and business viability Earlier this month, the AJP asked readers …
Opioid rules tightened
New restrictions on opioids provide an excellent opportunity for pharmacists to raise awareness about dependence, naloxone and pain management, say stakeholders Commencing Monday, 1 June 2020, the PBS listings for …
‘It’s essential that people feel safe to speak up.’
What’s the best way to support your pharmacy team during the pandemic? A recent webinar from AJP and PSS provides some valuable advice This week AJP and the Pharmacists’ Support …
Don’t undermine public health campaigns
The TGA has reminded advertisers not to produce ads that undermine public health campaigns, such as advice to stay home when sick As the cold and flu season begins in …
Reshaping primary care
Location rules, ownership rules and funding model changes should be considered in the post-pandemic landscape, expert says Sweeping changes should be considered to the way primary care operates and is …
Reproductive coercion on the rise
A new coalition of stakeholders are calling for improved access to early medical abortion – and in the time of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever, says one member To …
Support for e-scripts
The PSA is launching a support line to help members of the profession deal with electronic scripts Over 10 million telehealth consultations between Australians and their health care providers have …
Pharma companies fined $4.5m over product claims
They admitted to making false or misleading representations in the marketing of two pain relief products GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia and Novartis Consumer Health Australasia have been ordered to pay …
‘Tawdry turfism’ from doctor group
GPs want general practice to get priority over pharmacy in the distribution of flu vaccines, saying pharmacy advertising is “misleading” patients In a statement criticising the way in which the …
World news wrapup: 28 May 2020
UK pharmacies ask BoJo for financial help; NZ faces contraceptives shortage; New York State bans pharmacy tobacco sales UK: The National Pharmacy Association has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson …