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Extending the uncertainty
Two month scripts remain under “careful review” Minister tells media Extending prescription lengths for some medicines to two months remains “under careful review” by the Federal Government, Health Minister Greg …
New listings
Patients with intestinal failure associated with Short Bowel Syndrome and those suffering spasticity in the upper limbs will have access to greater medicinal support, thanks to new and amended PBS …
‘Adapt or perish’ as CWH expands in NZ
The New Zealand media warns of a “bloodbath” in the pharmacy sector, as Chemist Warehouse advertises for staff in two new locations Stuff reports that the Australian discount giant is …
‘Are they on a power trip?’
Pharmacists are “overstepping moral boundaries” by asking their patients questions, a freelance writer has claimed Using examples from the US where pharmacists had conscientious objections to dispensing certain medicines, freelance …
The week in review
Pharmacists around the world celebrated World Pharmacists’ Day this week, including with launches in Australia Here’s how pharmacists in Australia celebrated the day… and here’s what pharmacists around the world …
Struck off for at least 20 years
A Sydney GP who was found guilty of murdering his wife, using insulin meant for another patient, has been deregistered On 8 December 2016, former doctor Brian Kenneth Crickitt was …
Banned for life
An unregistered “health practitioner” who operated a naturopath business has been permanently prohibited from offering any health services The NSW Health Care Complaints Commission says it investigated a number of …
Recurring non-compliance: compounding warning
The Victorian Pharmacy Authority says it continues to find cases of complex compounding being undertaken in inappropriate circumstances The VPA highlighted the issue of complex compounding in its latest circular, …
10 reasons for being a pharmacist
Number one: pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare team… Early career pharmacists in the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and the International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF) have examined what …
New compounding resources for NSW
A new checklist and guidance for non-sterile complex compounding have been released in NSW The Pharmacy Council of NSW says it is pleased to announce the launch of its Compounding …
Vaccine-preventable disease skyrockets
Measles notifications have hit 173 across Australia for this year up to September, far surpassing the number for 2018 and 2017… Cases of measles, a very contagious viral illness that …
Meeting the target
Extension granted to allow time to recruit more patients as slow uptake hampers beginning of Chronic Pain MedsCheck trial The Department of Health has granted an additional two months of …