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Meds errors rife
New data from NSW Poisons Information Centre has found a 25% increase in medication error calls between 2013-2017 The NSW Poisons Information Centre has seen an increase in calls related …
Guild responds over price hike accusations
The Guild has written to PainAustralia after its CEO suggested that pharmacists were responsible for increasing the price of low-dose codeine Last week the CEO of PainAustralia, Carol Bennett, said …
Tasmanians to track low-dose codeine
Tasmania is leading the way as it sets up real time monitoring of formerly-OTC codeine, pharmacy stakeholders say The island state has announced that it plans to implement Drugs and …
Keep the bugs outta the club
NPS MedicineWise and American Express Openair Cinemas have announced the first place winners of a national short film competition to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance In the Preserve the Power …
Charity night for pharmacist support service a ‘great success’
It was a wonderful night with people both young and old coming together, says PSS President Members of the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) ran a charity dinner event on Wednesday …
World news wrapup: 1 March 2018
Missouri pharmacy stops providing lethal injection drugs; Ohio pharmacist a life-saver after spotting melanoma; Canadian pharmacist suspended after privacy breach St Louis, Missouri: A BuzzFeed report has identified the pharmacy …
Pharmacy attacked over staff of Asian background
A pharmacy owner has expressed disappointment after Queensland politician Bob Katter accused his staff of not speaking adequate English During a debate on the Migration and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced …
How to handle codeine scripts
The Pharmacy Board has advised on handling scripts for large quantities of codeine-containing preparations In its latest communique, the Pharmacy Board has received a request for advice about how pharmacists …
Hit me with your best shot
The Immunisation Coalition is urging people aged over 65 to wait for the two new enhanced flu vaccines funded by the Government under the NIP Following a “horrific” flu season …
MoU to support pharmacist wellbeing
The Pharmacists’ Support Service and the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding The MOU formalises their ongoing relationship for the next three years and includes …
Ovarian cancer hugely misunderstood: study
Around a third of Australians don’t know the signs, symptoms and risk factors of the most lethal women’s cancer, new research shows A study commissioned by Ovarian Cancer Australia to …
Striking a balance
Can we achieve equity and flexible working hours for both genders in pharmacy? SHPA attempts to get some answers With International Women’s Day fast approaching on 8 March, the Society …