PM’s parliamentary apology to thalidomide survivors
And Government re-opens thalidomide support program for those who missed out Thalidomide survivors, their families, loved ones and carers have received a “a full, unreserved and overdue apology” from Prime …
Pharmacists bounce back from 60-day confidence slump
Confidence is returning to the community pharmacy sector after taking a significant dip following the government’s 60-day dispensing announcement Data from the latest University of Technology Sydney (UTS) pharmacy barometer …
Butler failing rural communities: Coalition
Government’s 60-day dispensing policy is being dubbed “an absolute disgrace” by Coalition The Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, is facing accusation of failing to look after regional …
Supply shortages continue to challenge pharmacies
Pharmacy staff are being forced to deal with medicines shortages, with 60-day dispensing not making life any easier, pharmacist warns Suggestions from Department of Health and Aged Care bureaucrats, that …
World news wrapup: 30 November 2023
German pharmacists to strike again; Canadian reprimanded after giving expired vaccines; NZ debates the return of OTC pseudoephedrine Dresden, Germany: A significant number of pharmacies in Germany are planned to …
Jump in asthma deaths recorded
Over-reliance on OTC salbutamol may be contributing to a spike in Australian asthma deaths, one veteran pharmacist and asthma expert warns The National Asthma Council Australia has released new Australian …
‘Check the medicine’ instead of trusting pharmacists: patient call
Another woman is calling for two-pharmacist prescription checking, following her mother’s methotrexate overdose “I want to help people to understand why they should always check the medication and not just …
The Supercare change: more details emerge
The Victorian Department of Health has confirmed that 12 of the 20 Supercare pharmacies will end their involvement with the project Following yesterday’s (28 November 2023) opinion piece by Angelo …
Maintaining professional boundaries: A reminder for pharmacists
Meridian Lawyers has collaborated with PDL to prepare an article about professional boundaries and the types of conduct that are likely to be the subject of complaint to regulators. …
Charac investment to boost MedAdvisor platform
Strategic deal to enhance the capabilities of MedAdvisor Solutions’ Plus One platform, while generating significant savings Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed medication management platform provider, MedAdvisor, is set to invest …
TGA quarantines Interpharma saline products
Regulator issues safety alert over potential contamination of some saline products with Ralstonia pickettii The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has initiated a nationwide quarantine for three Interpharma saline products on …
TGA investigates duloxetine contamination
Sponsors report N-nitroso-duloxetine levels in some duloxetine medications are currently above “acceptable intake” limits Patients are being urged not to stop taking duloxetine medications while the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) …
