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World News Wrapup: 2 May 2024
Pharmacist fined over role in hospital drug diversion; Canadian chain closes shops out of cyber-safety caution; Ireland wants a chief pharmacist Salmon Arm, British Columbia: A former pharmacist has been …
How pharmacy vaccination evolved
A new global intelligence report provides what its publishers call the most extensive and representative overview yet of the evolution of pharmacists’ role in vaccination The report, “Leveraging pharmacy to …
Pilot slammed as ‘workload shifting’
Pharmacists have no more of a conflict of interest than GPs do when it comes to the Queensland prescribing pilot, a leading pharmacist says Doctor groups continue to lambast the …
Harmonise RSV vax rules: PSA
State and territory governments are being urged to authorise pharmacists to administer RSV vaccines Changes to Queensland’s Extended Practice Authority – Pharmacists, which came into effect today (1 May 2024) …
Vyvanse shortage ‘resolved’
TGA declares supply issues impacting ADHD medication Vyvanse to be “resolved” Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia is reporting that supply shortages are no longer impacting its Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) capsules. Shortages had impacted …
Overdose cluster linked to nitazenes
Addiction specialist flags concerns about opioid-contaminated drugs Australians need to be able to recognise and respond to the signs of an opioid overdose, NSW Health chief addiction medicine specialist, Dr …
‘No guarantee’ CWH merger will proceed: Sigma
Sigma Healthcare remains “steadfastly focused” on its standalone business as plans to merge with Chemist Warehouse Group (CWH) proceed, chair says Sigma’s planned merger with CWH will enable the wholesaler …
Rural health needs targeted investment
Disparities in health outcomes for rural and urban Australians could be “rectified with targeted investment” health advocates say Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) showing people …
EBOS announces Gray appointment
EBOS Group announces Alistair Gray as its incoming chief financial officer (CFO) Currently the deputy CFO of retail and hospitality group, Endeavour, Gray will assume the position at pharmaceutical wholesaler …
GP a ‘real danger to patients’
Despite pharmacies helping to identify and point out drug-seeking behaviour from two of his patients, a GP continued to prescribe them S8s and S4s The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal …
State’s Shingrix supply runs dry
Pharmacists advised to prioritise “highest risk patients” for Shingrix vaccines, as state’s NIP supply “exhausted” NSW Health is reporting that its allocation of the Shingrix vaccine through the National Immunisation …
Reprieve for credentialed pharmacists
MRNs have been extended again, allowing credentialed pharmacists to keep providing medicines reviews Department of Health and Aged Care Assistant Secretary – Pharmacy Branch, David Laffan, has sent an email …