Emergency medicines in a flood disaster
A health researcher gives the community perspective on medicine provision in flood disasters Writing in academic website The Conversation, Sabrina Pit, Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, …
Staff told to hide lack of pharmacist, Tribunal hears
Following a conviction for larceny, a pharmacist was found to have operated pharmacies without a pharmacist on several occasions A pharmacist asked his staff to send him a picture of …
Maternity Leave
In the latest AJP podcast, Carlene McMaugh draws on her own, and colleagues, experiences of maternity leave to provide advice for employers and employees AJP podcast host Carlene McMaugh talks …
Flood fallout
Supply becoming an issue in flood affected areas, Guild says Pharmacies in flooded northern New South Wales and southern Queensland are facing an extended period without supplies, the Pharmacy Guild …
Fake ivermectin circulating
The TGA has warned consumers about importing ivermectin, finding more counterfeit versions of the medicine The Therapeutic Goods Administration continues to test imported unregistered medicines containing or claiming to contain …
Pharmacy cops $40k advertising fine
A Melbourne-based pharmacy has been fined just shy of $40,000 by the TGA, after alleged advertising breaches related to vaping The TGA said in a statement that MEPH Pharmacy Pty …
Clinical tips: Prediabetes
Pharmacists can help identify people who may be at risk of developing diabetes, and help in prevention, writes Jala Moushi Contributing to 11% of Australian deaths in 2018, diabetes is …
Skills assessments for migrants
The Australian Pharmacy Council is offering a free skills assessment opportunity for migrants as part of the Australian Government’s Migrant Skills Incentives Program The Australian Government is supporting stronger economic growth through …
‘Pharmacy holds strong.’
The pharmacy sector is rallying behind its colleagues and patients in Ukraine, as the Russian invasion continues Ukraine’s Health Minister has said that the country needs a humanitarian corridor to …
RATs drive growth: Sigma
The sheer demand for RATs means a better-than-expected financial performance, Sigma reveals Sigma has made a statement saying that it now expects Underlying EBITDA for the financial year ending 31 …
‘Miracle’ claim attracts fine
The TGA says it has handed an infringement notice to a herbal medicine practitioner for allegedly advertising the “miracle covid treatment that no-one is speaking about” The Therapeutic Goods Administration …
‘I was in good hands.’
NSW pharmacist proprietor Skye Swift hitched a ride with surfing champion Mick Fanning so she could continue supplying medicines to her flood-devastated community As rain and floods batter the east …