Vita Gummies makers slammed with $164k fine
The manufacturers allegedly omitted milk products as an allergen on the ingredient warning in advertising two products targeted at children The TGA has issued 13 infringement notices totalling $164,520 to …
Clinical tips: perimenopause
How can pharmacists help women navigate the perimenopause? Carlene McMaugh takes a look Menopause affects all women, and is defined by the end of a woman’s menstrual periods, with the …
The need to seek help
Pharmacist Curtis Ruhnau talks about why you should join our webinar on mental health in the pharmacy profession To coincide with Mental Health Week (10-18 Oct), the AJP and Pharmacist’s …
‘I can get u more Valium if u need em.’
SMS exchanges led to a nurse being found guilty of professional misconduct for supplying prescription drugs to patients in exchange for money, and borrowing thousands of dollars from them A …
‘Jekyll and Hyde’ party pharmacist sentenced
A pharmacist has been handed an 18-month suspended sentence by a Dublin court after he supplied prescription drugs to his friends Irish media report that John O’Meara, the 42-year-old owner …
Pharmacist lauded for ‘selfless sharing’
Vaughn Eaton has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) Medal of Merit The SHPA says the award recognises Mr Eaton’s outstanding …
TWC helps out dehydrated nurses
TerryWhite Chemmart Hawthorn and Galderma Australia have partnered to deliver 50 skin care packs to the nursing force at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Victoria When nurse Jacqueline Lodge called …
A makeover for Priceline Sister Club
Priceline Pharmacy has unveiled its new look Sister Club loyalty program The program now offers a new level of personalisation, perks, prizes and gifts for its customers, the banner group …
Undeclared sildenafil
The TGA has asked people in possession of Maxman XI tablets to bring them to their pharmacy for safe disposal The TGA issued a statement saying that it has tested …
Call for online focus group participants
Researchers investigating the professional behaviour of pharmacists are looking for prescribers, pharmacy assistants or technicians, and consumers to participate You are invited to take part in a project run by …
World news wrapup: 8 October 2020
“Brutal cold bullying behaviours” of chain employers highlighted; APhA hopes to break Pharmacy Benefit Managers power; scope widens for some in NZ UK: Large pharmacy chains are exhibiting “brutal cold …
The need for leadership
The COVID-19 experience in Victoria has highlighted the need for a Chief Pharmacist role to be created in the State, sooner rather than later, says Anthony Tassone Victoria stands out …