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Anti-vax GP to stop practising as a doctor
One of the doctors under investigation by authorities has agreed to temporarily stop working as a medical practitioner Melbourne GP Dr John Piesse has agreed to an undertaking with AHPRA …
The week in review
It’s been a high-stakes week in pharmacy, with the lid lifted on pharmacist stress As pharmacies in the US battle to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey, it appears that …
Selfies blamed for head lice
An Irish pharmacist is warning of a new head lice risk factor They’ve been blamed for everything from a growing disconnect with older people to a rise in narcissism and …
A blast from the past
Amazing examples of medicinal history emerged as part of the RUM ‘Search for Australia’s Oldest Medicine’ campaign Pharmacists have been presented some incredible examples of unused and unwanted medicines as …
Owners urged to safeguard mental health
Lender readiness to place pharmacies in default, cash flow issues thanks to expensive drugs and pressure from landlords have all put the squeeze on pharmacy businesses As a result, Small …
Jackson returns fire in YouTube video
The PSA’s Shane Jackson has taken to YouTube to explain why customers may have to wait for their script to be filled Dr Jackson was responding to a Facebook rant …
New pathway for listed medicines drafted
The TGA has released its Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2017 Measures No. 1) Bill 2017 draft for consultation Submissions regarding the bill will be open until 9am on 5 September 2017. …
Sigma to restructure
Sigma has announced that it is restructuring its business and farewelling its Chief Operating Officer, Gary Dunne Sigma says that its recent change of name to Sigma Healthcare Limited was …
Intern training enrolments open
Enrolments in the Pharmacy Guild of Australia 2018 National Intern Training Program have now officially opened Preceptors who currently employ a graduating pharmacy student are encouraged to recommend the program, …
Arrow acquires Amneal
Arrow Pharmaceuticals has acquired the Australian retail pharmacy business of US generics major Amneal Pharmaceuticals The acquisition, completed on 31st August 2017, cements Arrow as Australia’s fastest growing generic pharmaceutical …
The final round
Contenders state their case in hard-fought Guild office bearer election lead-up The 2017 NSW Guild elections have again proven to be competitive, at times intensely so. The first round of …
Harassment ‘boys in the pharmacy talking’
A British pharmacist has been suspended for nine months after he admitted inappropriate behaviour towards two colleagues The behaviour included stroking one woman’s leg and asking her if she would …