Pharmacy cyber security checks vital in preparing for electronic prescriptions
Fred IT Group has urged pharmacies to actively protect against cyber security risk as the sector prepares for the introduction of electronic prescriptions in Australia “We have been looking forward …
Hospital pharmacy staff in isolation
Pharmacy staff who ate at a Thai restaurant linked to a positive case of COVID-19 are now in self-isolation NSW Health has directed everybody who was at the Thai Rock …
‘Slap in the face’ at the border
“Glaring unintended consequences” of the NSW-Victoria border closure are impacting pharmacy workers who have been unable to travel to their place of work Anthony Tassone, Victorian branch president of the …
Tension over pharmacy trial funding
Investment in the Pharmacy Trial Program is seen as “highly valued”, but stakeholders have expressed scepticism about what has been described as a “secretive” tender process for trial grants The …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Interventions Delivered in the Community Pharmacy to Manage Allergic Rhinitis Pharmacists have a valuable role in the management of …
Pharmacy in the firing line
Reports claim #BunningsKaren also targeted a pharmacy in her anti-mask campaign News reports have emerged that the anti-mask campaigner whose videos of arguments with Bunnings and Australia Post staff have …
Metformin shortage extends
Metformin shortage substitution warning period extended to the end of the year The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has extended its Serious Shortage Substitution Notice for metformin modified-release 500 mg tablets …
Social media roundup
It’s been all about masks over the past few weeks, although some big news and a few choice memes have been shared as well… https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1092708721181270&id=100013264574116 Thank you to all of …
Buying and selling in a pandemic
How is COVID-19 affecting the pharmacy sales market? Natalie Sirianni provides an update on the situation Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you to all pharmacists for …
The week in review
Personal protective equipment and pharmacy’s role in supporting Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic were key issues this week The first e-script in South Australia was dispensed with Minfos by TerryWhite …
A history of prosecutions
The way pharmacists have been regulated, the punishments they experienced and the types of offences involved have changed over time. David Newgreen reports on his survey of reported prosecutions of …
Continuing to deliver
Situation stabilising at wholesaler warehouse linked to COVID-19 outbreak There have been no additional confirmed positive COVID-19 cases linked to a pharmaceutical wholesalers Victorian warehouse where there were reports of …