QR codes could become ‘flashpoint for customer abuse’
Threats, abuse and violence in and around shops have skyrocketed since the pandemic began, new figures show Data compiled for the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employee’s Association (SDA), which represents …
‘I did access these records, harmlessly I felt.’
A NSW health professional inappropriately accessed 35 people’s medical records, some in the context of the “enormous pressure and stress of a messy family law court” The NSW Civil and …
‘We are mindful of … potential unintended consequences.’
Mandatory vax orders raise “many queries” among community pharmacies and their staff: Guild The Pharmacy Guild is working closely with its members to minimise any potential losses from the community …
Guild congratulates Dominic Perrottet
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has congratulated Dominic Perrottet on his appointment on Tuesday as Premier of NSW National President of the Pharmacy Guild Trent Twomey said Mr Perrottet had …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Chemical analysis of fresh and aged Australian e-cigarette liquids Assessment of the chemical composition of 65 Australian electronic cigarette …
Vaccinations and technology in community pharmacy
Paul Naismith and Trent Twomey are part of a stellar lineup of speakers in an upcoming webinar looking at technology and vaccinations in pharmacy Since the beginning of the …
On the market
Survey reveals there is strong buyer demand and growing availability of pharmacies on the pharmacy market The results of a new market sentiment survey indicate there is “very strong buyer …
The week in review
As some parts of the nation under lockdown take steps to open up, rapid antigen testing in pharmacy was big news… and so were suggested changes to the PBS copay …
Looking at the rural pharmacy workforce
Limitations in the size of the rural and remote pharmacy workforce disadvantages populations in these areas. Research has provided a snapshot of the situation in parts of NSW This article …
Mandatory vax orders for Victoria
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff in the state need to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by this date… The Victorian Government has mandated COVID-19 vaccination for the state’s frontline health …
Vaping patients likely to present in pharmacy
New guidelines for pharmacists as the vaping loophole closes The PSA, with support from the Commonwealth Department of Health, has developed guidelines and education to support Australian pharmacists through changes …
‘He’s a bit like us, he’s a hard-core retailer.’
Chemist Warehouse backs former Pharmacy Guild national president in controversial Blackmores board bid, joining Marcus Blackmore in recommending his election Retail pharmacy giant Chemist Warehouse and Blackmores’ biggest shareholder, Marcus …