2021: The pandemic strikes back
We titled our review of 2020 “A year like no other”. How wrong could we have been? Let’s look back at the first half of 2021… For many people in …
Top 10 science stories of the year
What were the top ten science stories of 2021? No, they weren’t all about COVID… Every year, the Australian Science Media Centre compiles its ten biggest science stories. Here’s its …
‘I want all your benzo.’
A pharmacy owner has been significantly impacted by a robbery and now has trouble working at night, a court has heard Michael Davidson has appeared before the Southport District Court …
CWH presents excellence awards
Chemist Warehouse Group announces award winners within its network, including the Mario Verrocchi National Pharmacist of the Year Award The discount pharmacy giant virtually hosted its 2021 Retail Awards for …
No justification for vax remuneration
Pharmacy’s work is not being properly recognised in financial terms, MP tells Parliament Australia’s pharmacists are not being adequately remunerated for the training, time and expertise involved in vaccinations, MP …
Landmark bill set to shore up medicines supplies
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed new Federal Government legislation to further mitigate the impact of medicines shortages The National Health Amendment (Enhancing the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) …
Hunt to step down
Health Minister Greg Hunt will retire at the next election, with the Guild lauding him as “a great advocate for the community pharmacy sector” Minister for Health and Aged Care …
Pharmacy shampoo recall
Consumers warned to stop using a shampoo sold by leading discount pharmacies due to bacterial contamination fears An urgent recall order has been issued for a shampoo sold in discount …
AIR figures reveal flu vax boost
While some vaccines were impacted by COVID-19, flu vaccination rates increased across all age groups in 2020, according to the Annual Immunisation Coverage Report Influenza coverage increased across all age …
Woolies bids for API
Woolworths has entered the war for control of API, sparking a demand for answers from the Pharmacy Guild Woolworths Group Ltd has announced an on-market bid to acquire 100% of …
World news wrapup: 2 December 2021
Boots UK responds to “sexist surcharge” claims on EC; Canadian police warn of crime outbreak; pharmacies allegedly administered diluted COVID jabs UK: Boots has been urged to get rid of …
The top ten
A medicine for treating depression has climbed the list of top prescribed drugs in Australia, while two antibiotics drop… here’s the top 10 NPS MedicineWise has again published the top …
