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 …
Buying and selling in a pandemic
How is COVID-19 affecting the pharmacy sales market? Natalie Sirianni provides an update on the situation Firstly, I would like to say a big thank you to all pharmacists for …
The week in review
Personal protective equipment and pharmacy’s role in supporting Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic were key issues this week The first e-script in South Australia was dispensed with Minfos by TerryWhite …
A history of prosecutions
The way pharmacists have been regulated, the punishments they experienced and the types of offences involved have changed over time. David Newgreen reports on his survey of reported prosecutions of …
Continuing to deliver
Situation stabilising at wholesaler warehouse linked to COVID-19 outbreak There have been no additional confirmed positive COVID-19 cases linked to a pharmaceutical wholesalers Victorian warehouse where there were reports of …
Crime roundup
One man wore a surgical mask when allegedly robbing a pharmacy, while another alleged pharmacy robber is facing charges over making explosives Port Kennedy, WA: A man wore a surgical …
Don’t come to pharmacy with symptoms
The Victorian Government has announced it will distribute face masks to vulnerable people, with community pharmacy listed as one of the places to get them – but one group has …
Winning student named
Kurtis Gray from The University of Western Australia has won the 2020 PSA Mylan Pharmacy Student of the Year (PSOTY) Award The strong field of students competing in the National …
UTI prescribing and risk
PDL says it has flagged some risk considerations for pharmacists participating in the Queensland UTI trial In an update for Queensland members, PDL outlines a number of issues relating to …