The deprescribing debate
Our latest podcast looks at deprescribing. Where do pharmacists’ responsibilities lie? What are the risks and benefits? In this podcast, host Carlene McMaugh speaks to a diverse range of pharmacists …
A question of testing
Rapid antigen tests: the PSA says pharmacies need them to remain open, while TGA warns against their widespread use The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s NSW branch has called on the …
Lockdown ‘supermarket effect’ hits Swisse
Vitamin sales moving to supermarkets, echoing the experience of competitor Blackmores There has been a shift of more people buying vitamins from supermarkets than pharmacies over the past 12 months, …
The other Covid jab: Loneliness
This R U (really) OK? Day, it’s appropriate to ask about loneliness, writes pharmacist Jenny Kirschner For many it causes pain and it has some serious side effects too. Loneliness …
More roles unlocked
Pharmacists on the temporary sub-register can now practise in any area that supports the COVID-19 response, after changes see registration broadened More than 1,700 pharmacists can step up to further …
COVID arrangements extended
Digital image scripts have been extended one final time to the end of 2021, DOH confirms, with the Pharmacy Guild welcoming the news There will be one final extension of …
Bigger onshore generic medicines stockpiles on the way
Health Minister announces new Medicines Supply Security Guarantee to prevent shortages as part of deals with pharma industry Generic medicines companies will start to hold a minimum of four to …
Pharmacists to vax ‘unsung heroes’
Guild members are set to provide a major group of employers with COVID-19 vaccination The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia have announced an industry association …
Leadership confirmed
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch has announced that Chris Owen has been confirmed as President of the Branch Mr Owen has been acting in the role since 23 …
‘Saving and sustaining lives’
Pharmacists praised for role in Western Sydney vaccination centre, ensuring the quality and safety of up to 20,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses per day Pharmacists have been playing a “vital” role …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea A systematic review and meta-analysis of 42 studies has concluded that probiotics are effective …
Is pharmacy a vaccination barrier?
Study reveals GPs’ concerns over pharmacists’ participation in influenza vaccinations Pharmacist involvement is perceived by GPs to be a barrier to the effective delivery of influenza vaccination to high-risk adults …