World news wrapup: 10 March 2022
Ukraine’s First Lady praises pharmacy workers; Belfast pharmacist stabbed; Wellington pharmacist tells of anti-mandate protest impact Ukraine: Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenskyi, has singled out pharmacy workers for praise in …
Clonidine compounding errors
PDL and the Australian Society of Compounding Pharmacists warn of serious errors involving compounding of clonidine suspension for children, including rare fatalities PDL is aware of multiple instances where a …
Flu forecast for 2022
Australia must brace for a potential resurgence of flu this year, as pharmacists ask to be able to vaccinate more people… plus this year’s strains Leading pharmacists have called for …
What’s happening with pharmacy events?
The pharmacy events calendar is starting to open up again. Here’s a look at what’s coming up during 2022 ConPharm 2022: Updating your knowledge, enhancing your skills The Australian Association …
Pharmacist-led list launches in hospital pharmacy
First hospital in Australia implements Pharmacist Shared Medicines List—a clinical document that includes detailed information about all prescription and non-prescription medicines The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne …
Pharmacist takes home Woman of the Year awards
NSW pharmacist Anna Barwick has been recognised for her pioneering work in telepharmacy, rural health and women’s health Pharmacist Anna Barwick was presented with the NSW Premier’s Award for Woman …
Dangerous trend in medicines affordability
Helen O‘Byrne commemorates International Women’s Day by looking at a critical issue facing many women There is still a long way to go before women achieve full equality in Australia, …
‘Medicines don’t work if you don’t take them.’
A new report recommends triggering medicines reviews through AI, and extending script lengths to bring down costs A new report from the Grattan Institute wants to reform Medicare – and …
Etiquette
Good manners are what holds our society together, but they can be in short supply in some situations says Angelo Pricolo The way we are expected to behave in various …
Pharmacy celebrates International Women’s Day
Pharmacists from across the profession gathered together to recognise the achievements and contribution of women Tuesday was International Women’s Day (IWD) and this year’s theme was “Break the bias”. “Whether …
Nicotine fine
A pharmacist has been fined nearly $8,000 for alleged advertising breaches related to nicotine The Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a statement saying that it has handed three infringement notices …
Happy International Women’s Day
Is there room for more opportunity for women in pharmacy? AJP spoke with leaders from across the profession Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to celebrate the achievements …