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IV infusions under fire
Complaint filed to HCCC and TGA over therapeutic claims for IV therapy made by Australian clinics A number of Australian businesses are making therapeutic claims for IV therapy that a …
Some COVID-19 media reports ‘over sensational’
The latest on COVID-19 includes an unstaffed pharmacy in Wuhan, a $2 million grant for Australian vaccine research, and new statistics on the condition’s mortality rate In new research published …
‘Rivers of gold’ for pharmacy owners?
CPA characterised as lucrative deal for the Guild, while its national president’s salary revealed as one of the highest for union and employer groups in Australia In part two of …
Serious complaints withdrawn
Eight complaints against a former compounding pharmacist have been dropped by the HCCC, but only after he promised to “never again” seek registration in the future The HCCC has withdrawn …
Training for PAs
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is facilitating fully subsidised pharmacy assistant training for eligible job seekers in Launceston The part time course commenced on the 17th of February 2020 and …
Funds announced for drug, alcohol support
The Health Minister has announced new support for drug and alcohol services The Morrison Government is providing $900,000 to Family Drug Support Australia so it can continue providing a free …
Pharmeducation for bushfire recovery
Join in on this weekend of quality education, networking and enjoying the beautiful NSW Sapphire Coast to support the local area following recent devastating bushfires Pharmacists have banded together to …
What’s your pandemic plan?
Pharmacists can play a vital role in helping educate people about the novel coronavirus, says an academic and pharmacist – and the profession has a wider role to play in …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in community pharmacy… While Mylan Australia has advised that EpiPen Jr is no longer in shortage, it’s taking a while for supplies to reach end …
Shortcomings exposed
Recent disasters highlighted why pharmacists should be able to dispense asthma preventers without a script, a Guild state president says Shortcomings in the treatment of patients with asthma were brutally …
When the bark is worse than the bite!
Ralph Tapping takes a look at more of the questionable treatments offered in pharmacies in days gone by, including a rather toxic snake bite remedy Following upon my previous article …
Pharmacist snooped in previous employer’s network
After an “acrimonious” end to his contract at one store, a pharmacist set up a competing business – but first, he attempted to access commercial information The Queensland Civil and …