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Pharmacist ‘horrified’ with his actions
A Victorian pharmacist charged with misappropriating thousands of S8 tablets to feed his dependency, driven by chronic pain, has been reprimanded and suspended for 12 months First registered in 1988, …
Top 10 most common, most costly drugs
Drugs to treat Hepatitis C have cost the taxpayer more than $1 billion in 2018, and have topped the list of drugs ranked by cost to government in 2017-18 NPS …
The week in review
Politics have played a strong role in this week’s events in the pharmacy sector… In employment news, Professional Pharmacists Australia told us that wage theft was ‘rampant‘ and urged the …
Artists throw support behind pill testing at ARIA Awards
Aussie artists including former members of The Wiggles stated their support for pill testing at the music event this week Several artists have thrown their support behind pill testing while …
Docs swallow Lego… for science
University of Melbourne researcher Dr Andrew Tagg and some paediatrician colleagues looked at how long it takes Lego to exit the digestive system “Children frequently ingest coins (generally with minimal reported …
Supercars champ helps people with diabetes
Amcal General Manager Brian Tomlin has praised Supercars driver Jack Perkins for helping to destigmatise diabetes Mr Perkins has also helped encourage those with the condition to live without embarrassment …
Conviction stands for ‘devious’ theft
A Victorian pharmacist found guilty of 52 charges of theft for conduct described by the court as ‘glaringly dishonest’ has had his leave to appeal refused A pharmacist who was …
Staff Spotlight
Pharmacy intern Vasilios Sotiropoulos has recently been recognised for his research into the real-world costs of hepatitis treatment This month, ex-NAPSA Director Vasilios Sotiropoulos won the top prize in intern …
Blackmore gifts $10m to Southern Cross University
Marcus Blackmore AM and his wife Caroline have made a record $10 million personal donation to the university to open a centre for naturopathic medicine It is the largest, single …
Australia family friendlier
From 1 December, employees across all industries including pharmacy will have greater access to flexible work The Fair Work Commission’s four-yearly review of modern awards – Family Friendly Work Arrangements …
‘It’s been a big year.’
Pharmacy Guild national president George Tambassis has outlined some of 2018’s highlights for community pharmacy Politicians from the Coalition Government, Labor and the Greens all showed support for the Pharmacy …
Wage theft ‘running rampant’
The employee pharmacists’ union has spoken out on wage theft, urging pharmacists to keep an eye on their wages and conditions Professional Pharmacists’ Australia (PPA) this week congratulated the Andrews …