Pharmacist ‘concocted’ ice, GHB story to get out of Covid quarantine
A pharmacist became a “social media crusader,” and said he was “bewitched” when he engaged in conduct which has now been examined by a tribunal The Civil and Administrative Tribunal …
Why Australians vaccinate against flu
Immunisation against flu in Australia is “suboptimal” – but examining motivations to be vaccinated could help develop strategies, researchers say Social science researchers from the National Vaccination Insights project have …
Compounding scandal hit pharmacists’ reputations
Dodgy Ozempic sold online by a company linked to a Sydney-based pharmacist has damaged the profession’s trusted status Revelations that products sold through online pharmacies as compounded semaglutide have been …
‘Robust and responsive supply chain’ needed in 60-day scripts: FIP
The change to 60-day dispensing is cited as a case study in a new FIP document on pharmacists’ role in improving access to safe and quality essential medicines and medical …
Scrutinising monopolies
It’s 1944, and while World War Two rages, Australia is sitting on a vast amount of reserved drugs – while the AJP offered some thoughts on monopolies In our October, …
Pharmacists and the pill: advice on changes
PDL has advice for pharmacists in NSW and the ACT providing the oral contraceptive resupply service NSW pharmacists The oral contraceptive resupply component of the NSW Pharmacy Trial ceased on …
AdPha names its best
Branch awards allow members the opportunity to acknowledge the work their colleagues do, says executive “As the backbone of our organisation, we are forever inspired by the dedication of our …
Suppliers want competition for Chemist Warehouse
Manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) are looking to Wesfarmers to challenge Chemist Warehouse in the community pharmacy sector Suppliers are concerned that Chemist Warehouse’s front-of-shop dominance of Australia’s pharmacy …
Why Sigma’s ‘unlikely to overcome all competition concerns’: Analyst
The wholesaler’s share price rocketed to an historic high this week, but market analysts say the stock is overvalued and chances of competition watchdog approval may be overstated Sigma Healthcare’s …
Pharmacists a ‘buddy to bounce ideas off’
“Imagine if we could free up 15% of every medical bed in the country, tomorrow,” leading pharmacist tells prescribers National president of Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha – formerly the Society …
Paracetamol, charting role in woman’s death revealed
A 39kg woman was given 1g paracetamol QID 13 times over five days, leading a coroner to recommend publishing statistics on whether updated systems are helping prevent overdose ACT coroner …
World news wrapup: 3 October 2024
UK pharmacist action may see Saturday closing; California vetoes bill to reign in pharmacy benefit managers; Ireland outlines vision for future UK: British pharmacy publication Chemist+Druggist has polled its readers …