Conduct continued until detected by pharmacists
A dentist has been suspended for writing scripts for Endone using the names of colleagues and family members, after pharmacists questioned the legitimacy of the scripts The NSW dentist expressed …
Pressure on pharmacists ‘beyond dire’
Nearly 80% of pharmacists think their workplace is understaffed, as the sector battles to source RATs and COVID vaccines – with one stakeholder calling to delay the COVID testing protocol …
“A pharmacist proprietor cannot be a ‘silent’ partner.”
‘Lack of oversight’: Council shares two recent disciplinary cases involving proprietor pharmacists and S8 drugs The Pharmacy Council of NSW said in a recent statement that it “continues to receive …
Becoming a hub
In the sixth of our series profiling the 2022 Pharmacy of the year finalists, we meet the team from Amcal Life Clinic Donnybrook Pharmacy, WA Any issues with availability and …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Medication-related hospital admissions in aged care residents In a retrospective analysis of DVA claims, nearly half of hospital admissions were preceded …
Twitter roundup
Booster shots, COVID jabs for kids and the availability (or not) of rapid antigen tests have been the issues of the day on social media… as well as a bit …
Skyrocketing RAT price scrutiny
Nearly half the reports made to the ACCC about rapid antigen test “potential scams” are about pharmacies The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says it has “significant concerns” about the …
Fentanyl fraudsters becoming ‘more strategic’
Pharmacists must be “constantly vigilant and alert” to the possibility of fentanyl diversion and misuse, warns council Some patients seeking prescriptions from multiple prescribers and presenting them at multiple pharmacies …
‘This is not on:’ RATs redirected?
The Federal Government has denied that it is redirecting rapid antigen tests ordered by pharmacies to itself, as stores struggle with supply Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain has shared an …
Reducing the barriers
For the fifth of our series profiling the 2022 Pharmacy of the Year finalists, we meet the team from Blooms The Chemist Orange, NSW A passion for the care of …
The top ten
CWH, RATs, vax: the topics our readers have been focusing on over the holiday season The last two months have certainly been busy for everyone in primary health. And there’s …
Close contact changes reach pharmacy
National Cabinet signals changes to close contact isolation rules for essential workers to ensure continued provision of pharmaceutical and health supplies National Cabinet has agreed to extend the close contact …