Clear the vaccination pathway
As the likelihood of a successful COVID-19 vaccine next year rises, there is increasing discussion about pharmacy’s role in their delivery. Anthony Tassone says we need to plan now Optimism …
‘You cannot outrun your past.’
An investigation into missing hydrocodone revealed that a travelling pharmacist was a convicted murderer who had been on the run since 1971 American media have covered the capture of Leonard …
‘This is not a time to panic.’
A chemist has been caught in the new South Australian COVID-19 cluster, as pharmacists are advised to help patients protect themselves The Star Discount Chemist, Hollywood Plaza Surgery at Salisbury …
Wizard Pharmacy brings joy to sick Starlight kids
Wizard Pharmacy is celebrating its ten-year partnership with the Starlight Children’s Foundation with the launch of its Starlight Giving Trees in all pharmacies The initiative is planned to help raise …
Delays, perceptions of unfair policies form basis for complaints
Health Ombudsman reports hundreds of complaints related to the handling of notifications about registered health practitioners The National Health Practitioner Ombudsman received 595 complaints about the administrative actions of Ahpra …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news COPD and Osteoporosis: Associated Factors in Patients Treated with Inhaled Corticosteroids Osteoporosis is one of the significant comorbidities in …
‘We need to step up.’
Those doing “substandard” medication management reviews should be put on notice, says leading pharmacist The University of Tasmania’s Associate Professor Juanita Breen, who has led research into reducing aged care …
Gerald Burns Pharmacy lauded
Gerald Burns Pharmacy in Bicton has received the WA Age Friendly Business Award for its ‘above and beyond’ services for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic The pharmacy instigated a twice-daily …
Proceed with caution
The South Australian COVID-19 outbreak highlights the need for all Australians to remain vigilant and be tested for the virus, AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid said Monday The rapid escalation …
Reconnect with care
APP organisers have welcomed the announcement that travel restrictions are to be eased Friday’s announcement from National Cabinet that travel restrictions will be eased between states and territories (except WA) …
Grad job rates decline… but not for pharmacists
Pharmacy degrees have secured strong employment for graduates, even in 2020 – and the lowest salary of all grads The latest Graduate Outcomes survey has found that graduate pharmacists were …
Guild election results revealed
Who are the new branch committee members for the upcoming three-year term? Results of the Pharmacy Guild Stage One branch elections, conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission, have been revealed. …