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Bowen to speak at APP
Shadow Minister for Heath Chris Bowen will speak at the Australian Pharmacy Professional conference on Friday 20 March Conference Convenor Kos Sclavos said that the announcement of Mr Bowen highlights …
‘We’re copping the brunt of people’s stress.’
‘Is this real?’: Shocked pharmacists remind people to keep calm in the wake of increasing COVID-19 panic, and warn against “stocking up” on prescription medicines Australians fearful that a COVID-19 outbreak …
World news wrapup: 5 March 2020
Funding cuts claim 95-year-old pharmacy; Northern Irish pharmacists at “breaking point;” sanctions after flu jab/insulin mixup Bolton, England: A pharmacy has been open at a site in Bennetts Lane, Bolton …
Flu vaccine: why aren’t pharmacists recognised?
Flu vaccines have been expanded under the NIP, with free vaccines for more children and a quadrivalent for seniors added – but in most jurisdictions, pharmacy still has no NIP …
Stressed out
Survey reveals a profession under high levels of stress, especially among younger pharmacists A nationwide survey of pharmacists has revealed a profession that is experiencing “high levels of stress”. The …
Push for pharmacists to dispense more medicines without script
As GPs and hospitals come under increasing pressure from COVID-19, it “just makes sense” for pharmacists to do more, says Guild… but RACGP labels it a “cynical ploy” Pharmacists should …
Discourage meds stockpiling: PSA
Australians continue to be warned against panic buying of medicines and other health-related products, as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country continues to grow With 40 cases …
Second only to Oxford
Monash University has been ranked number two in the world for pharmacy and pharmacology In the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released on Wednesday, Monash retained its position …
Chemist Warehouse in ‘ultimate convenience’
Sherpa has announced it has signed Chemist Warehouse as a national account, to deliver items to consumers within an hour The Last Mile Delivery App has partnered with the discount …
Debunking #fakenews
The World Health Organization has joined TikTok to provide health advice as social media platforms clamp down on COVID-19 misinformation Social media platforms are prioritising posts from the World Health …
Out of stock
Massive increase in reports of medicine shortages following introduction of mandatory reporting The number of notifications of medicines shortages has jumped massively following the introduction of mandatory reporting in January …
Warnings upgraded
Adverse event warnings for the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics are set to be upgraded, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has revealed. In an alert, released late last week, the TGA says …