Over 400 pregabalin tablets in two months
Local pharmacists and GPs attempted to curb the drug-seeking behaviour of a patient, but it wasn’t enough to save her life A coroner recently investigated the case of a 33-year-old …
S10 derivative warning
The TGA has issued a warning about a product which contains dipyrone The Therapeutic Goods Administration has said in a statement that Resurrection Male Sexual Enhancement capsules pose a serious …
The top ten
Chemist Warehouse is back on top of our list of the ten most read AJP stories during the previous month Once again a story about Chemist Warehouse has topped the …
Discount war over analgesics
February 1971: AJP warns against treating analgesics as ‘cut-price food’ as supermarket price war resumes Pharmacists in early 1971 were being advised to educate the public on the dangers of …
Improving workflow
TerryWhite Chemmart has announced major enhancements to its vaccination workflow processes The changes are designed to ensure its network of pharmacies can adequately meet demand for the upcoming vaccination season …
Epidemiology of COVID-19: preventing the risk of spread (Updated February 2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic provides unique opportunities for pharmacists to support public health efforts by identifying groups at risk of severe illness or death, while continuing to provide direct patient care. …
Preventing viral transmission during a pandemic: the role of personal protective equipment (Updated February 2021)
With the world in the grip of a pandemic due to a novel coronavirus, this article will focus on the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in protecting healthcare workers …
World news wrapup: 11 February 2021
Panic in Lebanon as meds fly off the shelves; pharmacist son reunites with father to give him COVID jab; collective agreement to boost wages in West Africa Lebanon: Yahoo News …
Consumers warned off discounter
NSW Fair Trading has taken the step of warning Australians not to use a discount online pharmacy, following claims paid-for items do not arrive NSW Fair Trading Commissioner, Rose Webb …
Pharmacists couldn’t handle anaphylaxis, GP claims
One pharmacy leader has asked GPs to act like a popular Disney character and “Let it go,” over COVID-19 vaccination AMA national president Dr Omar Khorshid has appeared in mainstream …
CDC reveals Click & Collect plans
Chemist Discount Centre has integrated ePrescription and Click and Collect technology into its eCommerce platform The move is intended to create a seamless, end-to-end process for its online customers, the banner group says. …
Pharmacist recognised for ‘distinguished service’
Refugee advocate Veronica Nou has been honoured with an award from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia The Pharmacy Guild National Council has awarded Sydney pharmacist Veronica Nou with a Distinguished …