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More than 200 forged scripts
Pharmacist sentenced to three years in prison for forging scripts for oxycodone and alprazolam American man Eric Tingley, 45, has been sentenced to 36 months of imprisonment for forging prescriptions …
World News Wrapup: 1 July 2021
Vancouver pharmacist suspended over phony scripts; some Greek pharmacies take issue with Covid self-tests; Malaysian pharmacist praised for settling mother’s bill Vancouver, Canada: A Vancouver pharmacist has been suspended for …
Race against time
Pharmacists come to the rescue after one year old eats deadly raccoon faeces A couple from Southern Alberta, Canada found themselves “racing against time” after realising their infant had eaten …
World news wrapup: 17 June 2021
Pharmacy leaves “cursed” message on birthday; quick-thinking pharmacist saves a life with CPR; German pharmacies mobbed for vaccine passes New York, New York: A birthday message gone wrong from a …
World news wrapup: 10 June 2021
Amazon offers discount six-month scripts; pharmacist who spoiled vaccines sentenced; huge shortfall in pharmacists in UK US: Amazon has announced an offer of a six-month supply of 13 commonly used …
World news wrapup: 3 June 2021
New UK data shows pharmacy’s worth; Kiwis worried about discount impact; UK pharmacies to be “decimated” by online competitors UK: More than 1.1 million informal consultations a week – or 58 million …
World news wrapup: 20 May 2021
Family settles case with pharmacist who allegedly denied EpiPen to teen who died of anaphylaxis; Indian pharmacies can’t keep pace with antifungal requests; Kiwis worried about Chemist Warehouse Dublin, Ireland: …
World news wrapup: 13 May 2021
Stabbing attack in NZ supermarket pharmacy; man steals COVID-19 vaccine to have it analysed; Indian pharmacists left out in the cold Dunedin, New Zealand: A stabbing attack which saw three …
World news wrapup: 6 May 2021
Crusading pharmacist doxxed for countering misinformation; NZ independents face CWH, Bargain Chemist openings Mississippi, US: A pharmacist has been “doxxed” and received death threats after she gained a strong TikTok …
World news wrapup: 29 April 2021
Large chain pharmacists overworked and understaffed, study finds; man harasses Phuket pharmacy customers, wipes saliva on door; Kiwi pharmacists welcome health overhaul Ohio, US: The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has …
Locum admits writing false script
He claimed he was threatened by an unknown man A pharmacist reportedly wrote out a prescription for codeine after he was threatened, according to the Swindon Advertiser. Lawyers for the …
World news wrapup: 22 April 2021
Felt art pharmacy so convincing that patients try to buy medicines; overwhelming response to fundraiser in the name of pharmacist who died of COVID-19; Dublin court “at a loss” over …