Lifetime ban for nude shopper
Streaker cops indefinite banning order after exposing himself in pharmacy A 38-year-old man will appear before Penrith Local Court later this month after being charged in relation to an incident …
World news wrapup: 14 November 2024
Pharmacists are concerned they may face pressure to prescribe; professional misconduct ruling against Kiwi pharmacist; British pharmacy prepares Paddington for Peru trip Ontario, Canada: Pharmacists are speaking out about their …
Transitions of care
Transitions of care are pivotal moments in healthcare delivery, where patients move between different healthcare settings Whether transitioning from hospital to home, or from home to an aged-care facility …
Notifications on the rise
AHPRA’s annual report shows a slight increase in notifications against pharmacists The Pharmacy Board of Australia reveals notifications made about pharmacists were up in the 2023/24 year compared to the …
NAPSA announces partnership with LRNRX
New initiative to create space for pharmacy students to engage with peers and keep up to date with industry news Pharmacy education platform, LRNRX, is launching a dedicated student community …
Script for ‘go go juice and grumble bum control’
A GP has faced tribunal over his prescribing of vast amounts of drugs of dependence for three patients – including one where a pharmacist had told him of their concerns …
‘Convenient’, but also potential for misuse
Direct-to-consumer e-scripts may cut down on unnecessary GP visits for repeat prescriptions, but there are downsides, study finds Direct-to-consumer electronic prescription services may present benefits such as convenience but there …
‘We’ve got the program, we’ve got the funding…’
New aged care pharmacist role opens up doors, says industry stalwart, but something else is needed to service this growing area The aged care onsite pharmacist program “is a great …
Retail workers suffering ‘serious mental and physical harm’
It’s “critical” that pharmacy workers can get their jobs done in a safe environment, says Guild president A coalition of retail stakeholders including the Pharmacy Guild have banded together to …
Making pharmacy more accessible
Award-winning pharmacy embraces technology to bolster accessibility and convenience TerryWhite Chemmart (TWC) Arana Hills is pioneering new technology to allow patients to collect prescriptions and purchase non-prescription products outside store …
HMC Capital reaping reward of Sigma investment
Major Sigma Healthcare shareholder, HMC Capital, is cashing in on its investment after the ACCC backed the wholesaler’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse Asset manager, HMC Capital, is continuing to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Inhaler device selection for people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease This article provides an overview of factors …