The week in review
Perhaps unsurprisingly, COVID-19 vaccination was the talk of the pharmacy sector this week On Friday a major change to the vaccine rollout was announced: all eligible pharmacies are now to …
$60k stolen drug, formula profit paid for pharmacist’s coke habit
A pharmacist said he was at “rock bottom,” grieving and addicted to cocaine when he sold HIV drugs for his own personal gain In March 2019, the Sydney pharmacist’s registration …
Probiotics: does the hype exceed the evidence?
Despite the growing interest in probiotics, what does the evidence tell us and what advice should pharmacists be giving their customers? It seems that rising awareness of the link between …
‘How much did doctors’ lobbying influence the initial shape of the rollout?’
All eligible pharmacies will now be able to take part in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout – but one pundit asks why were they shut out from the start Pharmacy Guild …
Concerns over Champix
Potential contamination of varenicline medicines being investigated by the TGA as batch recall begins The Therapeutic Goods Administraion (TGA) says it is investigating potential contamination of varenicline medicines with the …
PPE plays ‘mitigating role’, but not only factor
Some pharmacists are having to isolate for weeks despite wearing full PPE when exposed to an infectious patient, a measure that is “crippling” the workforce, says one owner As pharmacies …
Clinical tips: Chickenpox (Varicella)
Vaccination against chickenpox has been interrupted due to COVID in some regions, writes Karalyn Huxhagen, so pharmacists need to know how to manage it When I was a child if …
What’s the right scope?
In our latest podcast pharmacists speak about where they believe the profession should be looking to increase its scope of practice There’s plenty of discussion around pharmacists practising to their …
Pharmacy jab advice ‘puts people at risk,’ says doc
Doctors have slammed a suggestion that the general public have their first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine with a GP, and the second with a pharmacist On Tuesday, Queensland Health Minister …
Struggling for supply
Shortage notice issued for multiple presentations of arthritis treatment The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a warning regarding shortages of multiple presentations of tocilizumab (Actemra). Roche, the sponsor of …
‘We all hope he gets taken care of.’
A pharmacy worker “practically carried” a 90-year-old customer out of the store when a customer allegedly threatened staff with a knife Nick Logan, the proprietor of the Nick Logan Pharmacist …
Webinar: Avoiding the pitfalls – a practical discussion of pharmacist & proprietor responsibilities
Your legal responsibilities in pharmacy are directly related to whether you’re a pharmacist, a manager or a proprietor. Our specialist panel will show you how to avoid the regulatory pitfalls …