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FIP seeks to boost quality of pharmacy education
FIP’s release of the Advancing pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences through the academic capacity assessment handbook, is a significant step forward, the president says The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is reaffirming …
Sigma fills war chest ahead of CWH merger
Wholesaler completes $400 million capital raising exercise Sigma Healthcare has announced the completion of the retail component of its non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise $400 million. In a statement …
Anti-vaxxer abuses pharmacy staff in ‘death shot’ rant
Health workers in public hospitals have protection from abusive members of the public – but community pharmacy is left vulnerable, says a pharmacist who was recently targeted by anti-vaxxers Staff …
World news wrapup: 25 January 2024
Pharmacist snooped in ex-partner’s medical records; “Harmacy” documentary to showcase profession’s challenges; new NZ CWH raises concerns Joliette, Québec: A former pharmacy co-owner has been banned from practising after he …
Pharmacist voices wanted on women’s pain
Women’s pain is often overlooked, says the Victorian government – and its decision to launch an inquiry has been welcomed by pharmacists The Listening to Women’s Voices survey showed that …
Rural workforce incentives should be available to pharmacists: PSA
New incentive payments to encourage more doctors with advanced skills to work in rural Australia need to be expanded to pharmacists, the PSA believes Rural Advanced Skills payments announced by …
Tobacco beetles found in constipation supplement
TGA announces recall of two batches of a supplement used to relieve constipation Phytologic Holdings is recalling two batches of Henry Blooms Herb-a-lax 200 gram dried herb powder, after insects …
Business backs government administered paid parental leave
Shifting the administration of the Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay scheme to the federal government would ease pressure on pharmacies, Guild says Business groups, including the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, are …
A troubling outlook
More than half of early career pharmacists across the Tasman say they want out of the profession, new research has revealed Over half of the early career pharmacists in New …
Mixed views on Medicare Provider Numbers push
Securing Medicare Provider Numbers could boost pharmacists’ remuneration, advocate Pardeep Singh believes, but others in the profession warn of hidden costs Calls for pharmacists to be given Medicare Provider Numbers …
WholeLife Pharmacy signs CanView partnership
Medicinal cannabis marketplace, CanView, to distribute WholeLife’s branded products under a new services agreement WholeLife Pharmacy is set to integrate Vitura Health’s CanView platform into its technology ecosystem as part …
Pharmacies plunged ‘into the dark ages’ but rise to the occasion
Pharmacists and their staff slept on the floor of stores to keep generators fueled, to save their stock and help their patients during Western Australia’s extended blackouts Pharmacies across parts …