Vale Dr Harry Nespolon
Pharmacy leaders pay respects to leading GP who passed away this week Australian pharmacy leaders have paid their respects to Dr Harry Nespolon, President of the Royal Australian College of …
Tick of approval
Pharmacist-provided vaccinations produce a small but definite benefit in uptake, say researchers who call for MBS remuneration to be considered Allowing pharmacists to administer influenza vaccinations leads to positive, though …
Hoax COVID-19 call made to Chemist Warehouse
A retail manager has called for pharmacies to be vigilant after an “absolutely disgusting” prank call sparked a store closure At 4.40pm on Friday, the Chemist Warehouse Sebastopol in Ballarat …
Warning over ‘designer drug’ risks
A coroner has called for clinician training about the risks of using synthetic cannabinoids after the death of a Victorian man A 53-year-old man from Killara, on the Albury-Wodonga border …
Pharmacy cyber security checks vital in preparing for electronic prescriptions
Fred IT Group has urged pharmacies to actively protect against cyber security risk as the sector prepares for the introduction of electronic prescriptions in Australia “We have been looking forward …
Hospital pharmacy staff in isolation
Pharmacy staff who ate at a Thai restaurant linked to a positive case of COVID-19 are now in self-isolation NSW Health has directed everybody who was at the Thai Rock …
‘Slap in the face’ at the border
“Glaring unintended consequences” of the NSW-Victoria border closure are impacting pharmacy workers who have been unable to travel to their place of work Anthony Tassone, Victorian branch president of the …
Tension over pharmacy trial funding
Investment in the Pharmacy Trial Program is seen as “highly valued”, but stakeholders have expressed scepticism about what has been described as a “secretive” tender process for trial grants The …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Interventions Delivered in the Community Pharmacy to Manage Allergic Rhinitis Pharmacists have a valuable role in the management of …
Pharmacy in the firing line
Reports claim #BunningsKaren also targeted a pharmacy in her anti-mask campaign News reports have emerged that the anti-mask campaigner whose videos of arguments with Bunnings and Australia Post staff have …
Metformin shortage extends
Metformin shortage substitution warning period extended to the end of the year The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has extended its Serious Shortage Substitution Notice for metformin modified-release 500 mg tablets …
Social media roundup
It’s been all about masks over the past few weeks, although some big news and a few choice memes have been shared as well… https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1092708721181270&id=100013264574116 Thank you to all of …