Gance outlines CWH expansion plan
Pharmacy giant could open in Israel within the year: report Chemist Warehouse chair Jack Gance has said the disruptive pharmacy chain could open mooted operations in Israel within a year, …
Buying a pharmacy in a strong market
A strong pharmacy market can be frustrating for potential buyers. Natalie Sirianni has some tips to help your chances of success During the last two years through the COVID-19 pandemic, …
Meds safety reminder for pharmacists, patients
Pharmacy bodies reiterate importance of medicine safety, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic The PSA and SHPA are celebrating the World Health Organisation’s World Patient Safety Day today …
‘It is better to receive a complaint regarding wait times than a medication error.’
Fatigue, poor environmental conditions and staff shortages can lead to medication errors… PDL Professional Officer Jess Hadley shares her tips for pharmacists this World Patient Safety Day 2022 Today (Saturday …
The week in review
The pharmacy workforce shortage, medicines shortages, and how Chemist Warehouse dispenses S8 medicines all made the news this week Chemist Warehouse hit the headlines again, this time over a change …
Emergency support
Continued dispensing rules ‘not fit for purpose’ say pharmacy leaders as they join other health stakeholders to call for more funding and support in disaster areas Pharmacy groups have joined …
Keeping older people safe
Medicines use is expected to increase in our ageing population, putting more people at risk of harm—particularly those living in aged care. How can pharmacists best help? Medication issues and …
Drug safes too full to close
Discrepancies between the drug register and S8s, inadequate cold chain management, and compounding scales which had been left unserviced were all problems unearthed at one Victorian pharmacy The Victorian Pharmacy …
Pandemic exacerbated risk of medication errors: WHO
World Patient Safety Day 2022 this weekend focuses on the theme of medication safety, with pharmacists playing a clear role in helping to manage polypharmacy and transitions of care The …
Seven ways to reduce paracetamol self-poisoning
If implemented, recommendations from the TGA’s review of paracetamol overdose could mean more oversight and advice from pharmacy, says a leading pharmacist The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced the publication …
What you said
Ways to address the workforce shortage, violence at a WA Chemist Warehouse and the prospect of increased workloads via full scope all had pharmacists taking to their keyboards Here is …
Reprimand after thefts, forged script
A pharmacist’s job at Chemist Warehouse led to insomnia and anxiety – and he began to steal Stilnox from his workplace The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has published the …