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AJP chats with… Lauren Burton
The Early Career Pharmacist (ECP) director at PSA is passionate about new and emerging roles, supporting students, and a growing wave of positivity across the profession Lauren Burton is the …
Staff Spotlight: Gauri Godbole
AJP chats with Gauri Godbole, Team Leader Pharmacist in aged care and mental health at Gosford Hospital, NSW 1. What made you first decide to become a pharmacist? My pharmacy …
Did script buzzers cause lockouts?
Customers at a WA shopping centre have been baffled by disruption to their car remote access… but was the culprit Chemist Warehouse? In response to customer concerns, Lakeside Joondalup, in …
The week in review
APP2019 might be over, but the pharmacy sector didn’t slow down, with a big week in industrial relations and other business matters Workers at three distribution centres for Chemist Warehouse …
Unfair dismissal application knocked back
A pharmacist made an unfair dismissal complaint after he was fired for allegedly “sculling” leftover medicine… but he left it too late In early September 2018, the pharmacist’s employment at …
Suspended after treating family and exposing patients to potential harm
A GP has been reprimanded and his registration suspended for six months after providing medical care to close family in avoidable circumstances The Medical Board of Australia has published the …
World news wrapup: 14 March 2019
Patients suffer vision loss after receiving allegedly adulterated eye injections; Boots pharmacists vote for union representation; pharmacist facing charges after unsecured methadone stolen Dallas, Texas: A federal court has ordered …
It’s over for API-Sigma merger
Sigma’s Board has rejected the API proposal to take it over as not in the best interest of Sigma shareholders The non-binding indicative proposal from API to acquire all Sigma’s …
CWH workers walk out
As Chemist Warehouse distribution workers strike, the NUW has launched a petition for those who support them Workers at Chemist Warehouse distribution centres in Preston and Somerton in Victoria, and …
Building relationships
TerryWhite Chemmart has launched its new brand campaign, “That’s Real Chemistry,” as it gears up to offer flu vaccinations The new campaign is based on the trusted relationship between TerryWhite …
New post-discharge pilot
A new trial service to help patients better manage their medication after they leave hospital will be launched in Melbourne on Thursday Poor medication management during or immediately after a …
How can pharmacists help the homeless?
A study has looked at how pharmacists can provide support to homeless people for their medication and health needs UK researchers have looked at a new service where pharmacists conducted …