World news wrapup: 28 April 2022
UK pharmacists face aggression amid severe HRT shortage; Ghanaian pharmacist up on impersonation, threats charges; narrow miss for Canadian pharmacy shoppers UK: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is asking UK Health …
Town could lose only pharmacy after rego cancelled
A “responsible, family-focused” pharmacist has argued that he is reformed since buying benzos from a car boot, and cancelling his registration would leave a town without a pharmacy The NSW …
CPI rise sees plea for affordable meds
Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index figures tell a story of households increasingly under pressure to make ends meet, warns the Pharmacy Guild On Wednesday the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the …
When Dianne lost her job, pharmacy offered a lifeline
When COVID-19 and lockdowns hit in 2020, many Australians lost their jobs – and Dianne Grayson was one of them Two years on, Ms Grayson says she has flourished since …
A new face at Blooms
Blooms The Chemist has announced Yvette Costi has been appointed to the role of Chief Marketing Officer with immediate effect Having previously held senior level brand and marketing positions in …
Watch: Avoiding the pitfalls part 2 – what pharmacists need to know
In this second in a 2-part series, PDL and Meridian Lawyers look at pharmacists’ legal responsibilities and duty of care. Watch now for more tips on how to avoid the …
Watch: Don’t dismiss the importance of formulations in treating atopic eczema
How often have you considered the formulation when recommending topical corticosteroids to your patients with atopic eczema? Choosing a TCS formulation that is appropriate for the site and severity of …
Outpatient antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic
The number of antibiotics prescribed in Australia fell by up to 38% during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Monash Health researchers Their research, presented at this year’s European Congress of …
Don’t dismiss the importance of formulations in treating atopic eczema
Topical corticosteroids (TCS) have long been a part of atopic eczema management—but how often have you considered the formulation when recommending TCS options to your patients? Watch this webinar to …
Pharmacy council pays owner $50k in costs
A pharmacy council has been ordered to pay a pharmacy owner costs after dropping conditions that restricted him from compounding or dispensing for online platforms The Pharmacy Council of NSW …
Prescribers need to kick ‘opioid-first’ habit
A new standard of care will help hospital pharmacists reduce inappropriate supply of opioids, stakeholders say Thousands of Australians at risk from long-term reliance on opioid analgesics following short-term use …
A focus on men’s health
“The men’s health stuff you just don’t talk about…” Pharmacy of the Year winners explain how they’ve succeeded in an area ignored by many pharmacies AJP spoke to Brad Butt …
