Pharmacist sentenced over attack plot to firebomb rival pharmacy
A pharmacist has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in “Operation Firewood”, while his Darknet vendor co-conspirator received 14 years A Darknet vendor and a pharmacist, …
Guidance on COVID-19 testing
To help pharmacists advise people on COVID-19 tests, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), has issued a guidance document The guidance has been produced by FIP’s SARS-CoV-2 Testing Working Group, which …
CWH listed as one of the best
Chemist Warehouse is a new entrant on a list of Australia’s best and healthiest brands YouGov has issued its Best Brands list, topped by Google for the third year in …
“Hold-up:” two words you don’t want to hear in a pharmacy
Angelo Pricolo recounts how his former boss handled a difficult situation… by doing everything pharmacists are taught not to do You never say “hold-up” in a pharmacy. Even if the …
Getting rid of the barriers
What are the barriers currently preventing community pharmacists from playing a more active role in antimicrobial stewardship? New research may provide the answers Australian community pharmacists are aware of antimicrobial …
Pharmacy’s new ‘golden triangle’
Linking your forward pharmacy service model to your rostering and to your commercial target setting. Glenn Guilfoyle explains why it’s essential, and how to do it Linking your forward pharmacy …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, and a rollercoaster for the South Australians This week, Amazon Pharmacy finally launched in the US… and it could be on its way …
A prescription for success: the history of hospital pharmacy
In the first of a two-part series, Ron Batagol summarises the development and evolution of hospital pharmacy in Australia from the early years, through to the beginnings of clinical/ward pharmacy …
A fistful of infringements
The TGA issues infringement notices to several individuals and entities over alleged unlawful advertising and importation of goods ANPROS Pty Ltd – The TGA has issued three infringement notices totalling …
Call for changes to combat superbug threat
For World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, the PSA has urged pharmacists to discuss duration of antibiotics treatment with patients The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated 10 million people could die …
‘Age is no barrier.’
Eastern Melbourne has seen an e-prescribing trial take off between a local general practice and a local pharmacy The COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked the health sector’s uptake of electronic prescribing, …
Highlighting the heroes
Irfan and Sobia Hashmi have been named ‘Pharmacy Heroes’ for 2020 by the Pharmacy Guild The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has this year been showcasing the work that community pharmacies …