I’m a pharmacist – get me out of here! Three steps to a thriving pharmacy career
What career pathways are available to pharmacists, beyond the usual options of community or hospital pharmacy? Join us for a ‘fireside chat’ featuring two pharmacists who have carved out diverse …
The week in review
Business woes, legal drama and downschedule decisions… what happened in pharmacy this week? Early in the week we heard from the Pharmacy Guild that some community pharmacies are doing it …
In short supply
TGA warns of a serious shortage of HRT patches, and their planned replacements, as well as some oral contraceptives Australia is facing a shortage of estradiol patches which will last …
Keeping an eye on cardio comorbidities
Typically, people with cardiovascular disease have one or more comorbid conditions, which challenges treatment and can greatly impact the burden of disease Recent data suggests that more than four million …
Nutritional support for mothers and babies
A new pre-conception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding multivitamin has been launched in Australian pharmacies this week Building the foundation for a healthy pregnancy begins long before falling pregnant. Natalis, a new …
Clinical tips: Anaemia
Louis Roller takes a look at a very common condition Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells carry …
Pharmacist tried to arrange date for seven-year-old
A trainee dispenser felt like an “emotional wreck” after a pharmacist allegedly threatened that she would be kidnapped by four men in a black van if she did not date …
Vaccination audits in NSW
Last week NSW Health announced it would undertake quality assurance audits to gain a greater understanding of pharmacist compliance with the NSW Pharmacist Vaccination Standards. PDL has issued an update …
1945: Peace and the PBS
Pharmacy leaders welcomed the end of World War II in our August 1945 issue, but a war of words was building over the government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits bill Pharmacy leaders expressed …
Pharmacy key in low flu rate
The WA branch of the Pharmacy Guild has highlighted the work the sector has done in keeping the rate of flu low in the 2020 season Influenza in Western Australia …