World news wrapup: 17 October 2024
US giant plans to close 1,200 locations; pharmacist sentenced again over fungal meningitis outbreak; finding in NZ dispensing error case Chicago, Illinois: According to Metro, the pharmacy giant Walgreens is …
Pharmacists have ‘important role’ to play in preventing falls: Gisev
Opioid exposure has been linked to serious fall events in a large Australian study, including among younger adults resulting in ED visits and hospitalisations Prescription opioid use is associated with …
Offenders “very opportunistic”
“There’s a cohort out there that will do as much damage as they can,” police superintendent says of alleged pharmacy robbery accused Queensland Police are currently examining security footage of …
Handwritten note in script bundle sparked fraud accusation
A pharmacist’s bid to appeal her section 150 suspension has been knocked back, after a tribunal heard allegations of serious PBS fraud and queried how scripts ended up in a …
Improve ODT access: Kelly
Leading pharmacist urges his colleagues to consider offering opioid dependence treatment in their stores PSA has partnered with NSW Health to deliver specialised training and support for pharmacists delivering services …
Your say on technicians
The first consultation on the draft Australasian Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacy Technicians is now open Advanced Pharmacy Australia has celebrated National Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants Day by opening the …
Sigma merger won’t benefit consumers: EBOS
Pharmaceutical wholesaler warns that Chemist Warehouse’s proposed reverse takeover of Sigma will have a negative impact on consumer choice Allowing Sigma Healthcare’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse go ahead will …
Have you received an Aphra notification?
During your healthcare career, you may receive a regulatory notification Regulatory notifications are a mechanism for the public to raise any concerns about their healthcare experience and are an integral …
Amcal brand refresh
Amcal commences brand refresh with ‘For You. For Life’ tagline Pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare is implementing a new brand campaign for its Amcal franchise. The new company is aiming to …
‘This was potential disaster that was averted’
Pharmacists and GPs can collaborate for good patient outcomes but should avoid talking in a “derogatory manner” about each other, urges leading pharmacist An experienced pharmacist and a GP have …
Patients spending more in pharmacies
Australians’ healthcare spending is continuing to rise, despite a decline in household spending in September, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports Household spending declined by almost 1% in September having …
Tassone departs MedAdvisor board
Vacancy opens on MedAdvisor board following resignation of Guild Group appointee, Anthony Tassone Days after ending his third term as Pharmacy Guild of Australia Victorian branch president, Anthony Tassone, has …