A welcome extension
Commonwealth announces extension of COVID-19 emergency measures, including continued dispensing and home medicines delivery, to end of year The Federal Government has announced $1.1 billion towards extending the national COVID-19 …
Half minimum chips
Angelo Pricolo muses on odd requests, from the patient who offered to supply his own cocaine for nose drops, to the man who wanted staff to apply his suppository As …
Inappropriate prescribing led to ‘tragic’ outcome
A GP who mistakenly prescribed Roaccutane to a girl on a pharmacist’s advice, and whose morphine script saw a baby overdose, has been suspended A GP and medical centre owner …
Swallowing in the spotlight
Pharmacists can be key in helping people with swallowing difficulties, stakeholders say The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is highlighting the impact of swallowing difficulty on medicines safety, and …
Pharmacies to be defibrillator ‘known localities’
The Guild is partnering with Guy Leech and Heart180 to promote defibrillators to community pharmacies The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has entered into a partnership with Guy Leech Heart180 to promote …
Definition of ‘community’ under spotlight
A pharmacy has failed in its bid to have a new competitor’s PBS approval reviewed, after it was approved to open less than 100m away The Health Minister had approved …
Recognising excellence
Outstanding pharmacists honoured in state awards, including Pharmacy of the Year, ECP of the Year and Intern of the Year The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s NSW and SA branches have …
The big questions for pharmacists
Can I deny supply? There has been an incident – what do I do next? Here are some common questions from fellow pharmacists PDL employs four pharmacist Professional Officers who …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Are glucosamine and chondroitin natural remedies for osteoarthritis? Evidence from systematic reviews of glucosamine 15000mg/day and chondroitin 800-1200mg/day do not find …
‘I was steeped in shame.’
Her parents went into debt to go into business with her, then bought property to deter Chemist Warehouse… and her pharmacy thrived. But this pharmacist decided to defraud Medicare Reporter …
Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award nominations now open
Nominations for the Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY) open today, Monday 15 March, says the Guild The Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY) …
Banned following assaults, drugging
A medical practitioner has been jailed and prohibited from providing health services after he indecently assaulted several patients and drugged one with temazepam Warning: This article contains information, including details …