World news wrapup: 14 December 2023
Anti-vaccination posts see Kiwi pharmacist censured; how US pharmacies share information with law enforcement; young Māori pharmacist building health bridges New Zealand: A pharmacist who published anti-vaccination opinions as well …
The top 10: AJP podcasts
We continue our review of the top stories of 2023 by looking at our 10 most popular podcasts of the year 60-day dispensing: the personal impact Running on adrenaline: hospital …
Aged care nurse swapped out pain meds for aspirin, Gastro Stop
When the family of an aged care facility resident complained about their increased pharmacy bill, the investigation led to a nurse being reprimanded The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has …
Empowering patients with self care
Pharmacists should take an active role in supporting and encouraging self-care, a new report finds Pharmacists’ current understandings and views about self-care are presented in a new publication by the …
Do not take ‘Ying Da Wang’ – TGA
Regulator warns Australians to stop taking three medications containing undeclared amounts of sildenafil Safety advisory notices have been issued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in relation to three products …
Six of the best – Guild names PotY finalists
New ‘Excellence in Harm Minimisation’ category added for the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2024 Pharmacy of the Year Awards A trio of NSW-based pharmacies and stores from the ACT, South …
The top 10: CPD articles
We continue our review of 2023 with a look at the 10 most read CPD articles on our website this year Hypertension and antihypertensive drugs Red eyes vs dry eyes …
Another variant vaccine, another potential risk
With the availability of the latest Pfizer (Comirnaty) Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine, indicated for 12 years and over, there may be potential for selection or administration error, writes PDL This is …
First Sigma, then the world – CWH plans for domination
Chemist Warehouse’s owners are focused on making the Australian discounter the world’s number-one pharmacy franchise as part of 100-year plan Merging with pharmaceutical wholesaler, Sigma Healthcare, is part of Chemist …
Delays in NSW pharmacy approvals ‘not a CWH issue’: Gance
Chemist Warehouse Group is continuing to secure approvals for new franchisees in NSW, despite industry-wide delays in getting the green light from the state’s regulator All pharmacy groups looking to …
CWH launches Irish superstore
Discount giant’s international expansion gathers pace with launch of 1000m2 “superstore” in Ireland Chemist Warehouse (CWH) is looking to make its mark overseas by relocating its first Irish pharmacy to …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news CICADA: Cough in Children and Adults: Diagnosis and Assessment. Australian Cough Guidelines summary statement CICADA (Cough in Children and Adults: Diagnosis …