Interaction between the immune system and micronutrients
This webinar is aimed at pharmacists wishing to understand the human immune system and the role that micronutrients play in its function. Our three experts share their in-depth knowledge on …
APP2021: Annalee Combis talks about the latest trends in the VMS category
Over the past year, Australians are increasingly seeking for more holistic solutions for their wellness needs. In this interview, Annalee Combis, Marketing Lead – Wellness at GSK Consumer Healthcare talks to Miranda Deakin on the latest buyer trends in the VMS …
Poll: Are we doing the right thing?
What do you think of pharmacy’s role in the COVID vaccination rollout? Have governments made the right choices? Vote in our poll The news cycle in recent weeks, even months, …
Pharmacists being targeted to obtain S8 drugs
Be aware of people pretending to be doctors to obtain S8 drugs for an “emergency” on the promise of later supplying the prescription, warns health ministry The NSW Ministry of …
Pharmacists: unsung heroes of aged care
The federal government committed substantial funding to aged care in the recent Budget, but questions have been raised over the efficacy of some of its proposals, says Gerard Stevens …
The week in review
Student finalists were announced, the Guild lambasted Australia’s COVID vaccine “stroll out”, and an audit found no signs of unlawful pharmacy ownership COVID-19 vaccination was at the forefront of pharmacy …
MHT: Timing is critical
Experts agree menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is safe and effective for women with no absolute contraindications—but timing is critical Leading menopause experts have welcomed a UK study that suggests the …
Looking after your inventory
Issues with some pharmacy DAA, RUM and Schedule 8 procedures, investigators report There remain issues with the compliance of some pharmacies with the procedures required by regulators, the Victorian Pharmacy …
NSW pharmacies to begin vaccinating
A handful of pharmacies will begin administering the AZ jab as part of a “pilot” program, but the focus on the GP network and mass centres continues More than 1,200 …
Dispensing error on pharmacist’s first day
A pharmacist accidentally dispensed sertraline instead of sumatriptan to a teenager… a mistake discovered over six months later A New Zealand pharmacist failed to adhere to professional standards by mistakenly …
More than 200 forged scripts
Pharmacist sentenced to three years in prison for forging scripts for oxycodone and alprazolam American man Eric Tingley, 45, has been sentenced to 36 months of imprisonment for forging prescriptions …
Embrace disruptive change
Trends expert Michael McQueen shares his insights into the top three forms of disruption forecast for pharmacy, and info you can access today to keep up to speed One of …