Wesfarmers wins over API
API’s shareholders have voted for the Wesfarmers takeover, the wholesaler has announced On Thursday API held its Scheme Meeting, convened to consider the proposed scheme of arrangement under which a …
Clinical tips: Dispensing for animals
What are the requirements when dispensing for animals? asks Jala Moushi Pharmacists may be presented with veterinary prescriptions written by vets for the treatment of animals under their care. They …
‘You couldn’t stay home.’
Pharmacists, politicians and other stakeholders took to social media on Thursday to thank the profession for its hard work during the COVID crisis The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia said it …
Is beer more important than medicines?
Medicines affordability must take precedence over populist Budget moves like making beer cheaper, says one stakeholder Ahead of the 2022-3 Budget, which is to be handed down on March 29, …
Throat sprays downscheduled
Low-volume flurbiprofen throat sprays have been moved to open retail sale The Therapeutic Goods Administration’s medicines scheduling body has decided to move low volume flurbiprofen throat sprays to open sales, …
Your druggist is more than a merchant
March 1922: Australian pharmacists are encouraged to develop new promotional slogans. Meanwhile concerns are expressed over pharmacies using poor quality paper Australian pharmacists needed to work together to promote their …
Call to expand CTG PBS copay program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ strengths and expertise must lead the reform of health systems which have marginalised them, says a new report The 2022 Close the Gap …
Pharmacist low wage on the agenda
Today is the “National Advocacy Day of Action”, with the profession urged to call on political leaders to address unfair and inequitable pay discrepancies for pharmacists The PSA is holding …
World news wrapup: 17 March 2022
Pharmacies burned down by medical students, doctors slam Biden’s “test to treat” COVID plan, pharmacists tell of shortages in Kyiv Darbhanga, India: Several pharmacies have been burned down in the …
The role of pharmacists in managing work-related musculoskeletal disorders
This article discusses the importance of managing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in primary care including the typical features that pharmacists should be aware of. It examines the role of pharmacotherapy …
‘I’m directing him not to go anywhere near that pharmacy.’
A man has appealed a health service’s decision that he had sexually harassed a pharmacy staff member The man was told to stay away from a hospital pharmacy and leave …
Wastewater reveals lower drug use
Consumption of fentanyl and oxycodone has dropped to historic lows, new data reveal The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released the 15th report of its National Wastewater Drug Monitoring …