No visibility on vaping scripts: TGA
Some “initial evaluation” of the prescription vaping model may commence in the second half of 2022, but data is currently hard to come by, TGA head reveals TGA chair Adjunct …
RATs in ‘plentiful supply’
The RAT shortage is over, Secretary of the Department of Health, Dr Brendan Murphy has told a Senate Estimates Committee When questioned about the availability of rapid antigen tests, a …
‘The way of the future for the profession.’
The introduction of a combined Bachelors and Masters program of Pharmacy at the University of Sydney has been welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia The National President of the …
National recall of baby powder
The formula products available through pharmacies may be contaminated with microbials Abbott Australasia and Abbott US are conducting a precautionary national recall of some EleCare, Similac and Alimentum formula products, …
A new survey
What are your thoughts on wound care in pharmacy? Are you currently a registered pharmacist working in a community pharmacy in Australia? Would you like to test your practical knowledge …
The week in review
Another busy week in community pharmacy, with a focus on pay and workloads, as well as personal protective equipment PPA released the results of a new survey on the impact …
The pitfalls in franchise agreements
There continue to be a number of pitfalls prevalent with pharmacy franchise agreements, says Stephanie McGrath On 26 October 2018, I wrote an article on franchise agreement pitfalls. Over three years …
Politicians thank pharmacy staff
Federal Parliamentarians thanked pharmacists and staff for their efforts, while directing criticism at the government’s handling of COVID programs A number of opposition MPs have spoken in praise of the …
Protection needed before cases ‘explode’
Ahead of WA’s hard border reopening, pharmacists are worried about accessing personal protective equipment The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s WA Branch is calling for better support for the WA Primary …
‘A change in culture is needed.’
Most community pharmacists do not regularly take their lunch breaks, while most hospital pharmacists do, poll results reveal – with one owner now regularly closing at lunch due to Covid …
Pharmacist in a coma following injuries
A Sydney pharmacist is in a coma after unintentionally drinking liquid methylamphetamine disguised as wine in bottles sent to his pharmacy The 43-year-old pharmacist reportedly collapsed at his inner west …
Opioids ease osteoarthritis pain only slightly
Their deadly risks need to be weighed against any benefit, write Wasim Awal, Griffith University; Christina Abdel Shaheed and Christopher Maher, University of Sydney Osteoarthritis is one of the leading …