News
World news wrapup: 9 August 2019
Pharmacist allegedly threatens doctor for hurting his business; Canadian pharmacist facing discipline over alleged door-to-door distribution of naloxone kits; woman criticises pharmacists over morning-after pill judgement Bangalore, India: A pharmacist …
Smoke on the water
This year’s PSA Offshore Refresher, held in Switzerland and France, continued the tradition of delivering quality education in the most desirable travel destinations – featuring rock stars and film legends …
CWH to govt: Stop ‘propping up’ pharmacies
Discount pharmacy chain calls on Federal government to pull back regulations, but Pharmacy Guild maintains current rules are beneficial for the public Chemist Warehouse chief operating officer Mario Tascone has …
Changing the code
Raft of recommendations made to help small businesses meet ‘ambiguous’ fair dismissal obligations Fairness and removal of ambiguity are the crucial outcomes for small business from an overhaul of the …
A suitable environment?
Hospital pharmacy group shares concerns about community pharmacy environment over downscheduling medicines – but the Guild says most pharmacies are properly equipped The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) …
Rapid expansion
Major pharmacy realignment as WA groups join forces under Pharmacy 777 banner The Pharmacy 777 group is set to expand after purchasing the Friendlies master franchise – a move which …
Should pharmacists provide OTC antibiotics?
Leading government health agency and SHPA add voices to GP groups in opposing antibiotic downscheduling, citing fears about antimicrobial resistance The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Heath Care …
Prescriber details: no small matter
A pharmacy’s dispensing history was once a closed loop within the pharmacy walls… however today, with the advent of My Health Record and real time monitoring, the situation is very …
Under the spotlight
Pharmacy group gains Bent Spoon nomination for stocking magazine mentioning paleo diet promulgator A pharmacy banner group has received a nomination in the 2019 Australian Skeptics ‘Bent Spoon’ awards. The …
13 questions with Ben
Known for his colourful shirts and panna cotta attempts, pharmacist Ben Trobbiani made the top 10 in this year’s season of MasterChef… we interview him now that the show has …
Under pressure
A Queensland pharmacist has been reprimanded after stealing Ritalin from his workplace, which he said he did to cope with work and life pressures A pharmacist engaged in professional misconduct …