Mind the gap
In this issue we take a look at the latest news and views on women’s health, and what pharmacists can do to help Many women are going without access to …
‘Gear up for unprecedented demand.’
More than 90% of pharmacies are hoping to offer the COVID-19 vaccine this year, with nearly all delivering the flu vax, according to a new survey A MedAdvisor survey of …
Book helps patient relationships, says Guardian
Guardian Pharmacy has launched its 20th Anniversary Edition of The Healthy Kids’ Guide The Guide is available to consumers online now on the Guardian Pharmacy website and in select Guardian pharmacies. Healthy …
‘Incredibly poor’ timing for news ban
Banning news links just days before Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout? Facebook, that’s just dangerous, writes Maryke Steffens By Maryke Steffens, Research Affiliate, University of Sydney; Research Fellow, National Centre for …
Rural pharmacists miffed by funding cuts
‘Taking money away from communities in the bush is totally the wrong message,’ say pharmacy owners AJP recently reported on criticism of the new Regional Pharmacy Maintenance Allowance (RPMA), with …
World news wrapup: 18 February 2021
Irish pharmacist physically assaulted over mask request; praise for quick-thinking pharmacist who saved lives; CWH searching for perfect Dunedin site Northern Ireland, UK: A community pharmacist in Northern Ireland has …
Safety warning over unclear scripts
Unexpected impacts from active ingredient prescribing changes have seen pharmacists ramping up their ‘safety net’ role to prevent dispensing errors Pharmacists have been stepping up to manage “unintended consequences” arising …
Sertraline shortage warning
Sertraline shortage flagged as TGA also issues warning over herbal pregnancy medicines Australia faces a shortage of sertraline, which could clast until April, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has warned. In …
Discount chains ‘distorting’ sector
Free scripts offered by discount pharmacy chains are driving smaller pharmacies out of business, says NZ Guild Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand chief executive Andrew Gaudin has told the Otago …
Hunt to speak at APP2021
Health Minister Greg Hunt will be delivering the opening plenary at the APP Conference in May Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, will be addressing delegates at …
AZ jab provisionally approved
The TGA has provisionally approved the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, which will be administered in pharmacies and other settings The Department of Health made the announcement Tuesday, noting that the first …
Warning update lists disciplinary history
Following a warning about using this pharmacist’s website, a new statement has confirmed his disciplinary history Earlier this month, NSW Fair Trade Commissioner Rose Webb warned consumers not to deal …
