Hunt petitioned on medicines
One large petition calls for hydroxychloroquine to go OTC, while others request downscheduling of cannabis and PBS listing of a common medicine Minister for Health Greg Hunt has responded to …
Mandatory flu & Covid vax reporting incoming
Legislative changes mean pharmacists will be required by law to report vaccination information to the Australian Immunisation Register or face fines New laws mean vaccination providers including pharmacists will be …
AJP caught in Facebook news ban
You may have noticed our Facebook page is not currently showing any content… Update as of 8.30am, Sat 20 Feb: Facebook appears to have restored some content on the AJP …
CWH float delayed… again?
The latest speculation on Chemist Warehouse’s rumoured initial public offering sees a potential deal delayed till 2022 While at the end of 2020 finance pundits were suggesting that Chemist Warehouse …
Pharmacist allowed his shops to sell illicit drugs
A former pharmacist has been banned from applying for re-registration for two years after police seized poppers and synthetic cannabis from his shops The WA State Administrative Tribunal has reprimanded …
Mind the gap
In this issue we take a look at the latest news and views on women’s health, and what pharmacists can do to help Many women are going without access to …
‘Gear up for unprecedented demand.’
More than 90% of pharmacies are hoping to offer the COVID-19 vaccine this year, with nearly all delivering the flu vax, according to a new survey A MedAdvisor survey of …
Book helps patient relationships, says Guardian
Guardian Pharmacy has launched its 20th Anniversary Edition of The Healthy Kids’ Guide The Guide is available to consumers online now on the Guardian Pharmacy website and in select Guardian pharmacies. Healthy …
‘Incredibly poor’ timing for news ban
Banning news links just days before Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout? Facebook, that’s just dangerous, writes Maryke Steffens By Maryke Steffens, Research Affiliate, University of Sydney; Research Fellow, National Centre for …
Rural pharmacists miffed by funding cuts
‘Taking money away from communities in the bush is totally the wrong message,’ say pharmacy owners AJP recently reported on criticism of the new Regional Pharmacy Maintenance Allowance (RPMA), with …
World news wrapup: 18 February 2021
Irish pharmacist physically assaulted over mask request; praise for quick-thinking pharmacist who saved lives; CWH searching for perfect Dunedin site Northern Ireland, UK: A community pharmacist in Northern Ireland has …
Safety warning over unclear scripts
Unexpected impacts from active ingredient prescribing changes have seen pharmacists ramping up their ‘safety net’ role to prevent dispensing errors Pharmacists have been stepping up to manage “unintended consequences” arising …