Stark results on COVID-19 testing poll
‘Pharmacists are anxious’: Among hundreds of poll respondents, most do not support COVID-19 testing in community pharmacies, as the Guild moves to reassure the profession This Tuesday, AJP published a …
Clinical tips: Atrial fibrillation
Pharmacists can have a key role in atrial fibrillation, particularly in risk management, writes Brad Butt The most prevalent arrhythmia detected in clinical practice is atrial fibrillation (AF) with 2 …
PDL board elections
Election of two PDL Directors to the National Board: call for nominations Eligible PDL members will be entitled to nominate candidates for the election of PDL Directors in Queensland and …
‘Most pharmacists do not appear to be threatened.’
Is the turf war with GPs negatively impacting the image of the profession? The latest Barometer surveyed pharmacists about their thoughts The latest UTS Community Pharmacy Barometer surveyed a sample …
Board questioned over discount model
“Punitive reactionary body” or an organisation with “a good balance to discipline idiot dumb pharmacists” while not making “life hell”? The profession weighs in on the Pharmacy Board New data …
Highest confidence in nearly a decade
Pessimism across community pharmacy has lowered, with the latest Pharmacy Barometer revealing higher wages and increased owner optimism about pharmacy values The latest UTS Community Pharmacy Barometer surveyed a sample …
World news wrapup: 20 August 2020
Backlash as Amazon enters pharmacy in India; US pharmacist sentenced after tampering with and stealing narcotic infusions; Bahamas pharmacist questions curbside pharmacy service Bengalaru, India: Outraged at the entry of …
1920: Pharmacists being muzzled
There were concerns about the ‘muzzling’ of country town pharmacists in August 1920, meanwhile discussions were under way to develop a code of ethics for the profession A recent case …
Anti-vax, anti-“Big Pharma” posts saw doctor suspended
A doctor was immediately suspended after authorities found Facebook posts promoting vitamin C to prevent and treat COVID-19, anti-vaccination material and calls for a halt to Muslim immigration The doctor …
Detail to come on potential COVID-19 vaccine
While sector stakeholders say it makes sense for a COVID-19 vaccine to be administered in community pharmacy, AstraZeneca says the deal with the Federal Government is a good first step …
Better meds access for Territorians
Pharmacist-led initiatives to improve medicine safety and access to essential medicines should be a key focus in the upcoming Northern Territory election, says one stakeholder The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia …
That’s the way the cookie crumbles
Practising with PPE is a daily challenge, writes Angelo Pricolo Wearing a mask when going for a walk is tedious but spare a thought for healthcare professionals doing their usual …