‘Never waste a good crisis:’ is rapid change good change?
The Pharmacy Guild has had its concerns about the “token” system for paperless scripts addressed, it says, but therapeutic substitution worries remain COVID-19 has been a “catalyst” for rapid-pace change …
World news wrapup: 21 May 2020
Floaters could turn US pharmacies into COVID-19 “hotspots;” arrested pharmacist “may have been trying to get out of work” via alleged bomb hoax; UK pharmacy not thrilled with Government’s COVID-19 …
Undeclared sildenafil
The TGA has warned consumers not to take a product called Gold Max Pink capsules, as they contain the undeclared S4 substance sildenafil “The supply of Gold Max Pink capsules …
COVID-19 and leasing: Commonly asked questions for tenants
Am I entitled to rent relief? And what do I need to do to access it? Stephanie McGrath provides some answers Most states and territories have adopted the Federal Government’s …
The first 1000 days of life
Lucinda Hancock, CEO of Nutrition Australia Vic, SA and Tas, speaks about the lifelong benefits of good nutrition from conception to the age of 2 years. This video is proudly …
Pregnancy health literacy pilot program
Lucinda Hancock CEO of Nutrition Australia Vic, SA and Tas shares the results from a pilot program run with 25 Pharmacies and 39 GP Clinics for a pregnancy nutrition counselling …
Pregnancy Nutrition Counselling tool
Lucinda Hancock CEO of Nutrition Australia Vic, SA and Tas explains how to help expecting mothers understand more about getting the right nutrition during pregnancy. This video is proudly brought …
‘Where did all the stock go?’
AJP investigates the unprecedented medicine stock outs during February and March this year Small Pharmacies Group (SPG) has challenged the National Pharmaceutical Services Association (NPSA) claim that increased demand caused …
7CPA negotiations ‘very heavy going’
Guild national president George Tambassis has offered a glimpse into negotiations for the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement, and thanks members for their work during a very tough year Speaking in …
Keeping ahead of the surge
Ramsay announces it has topped up flu vaccine supplies across its pharmacy network A recent supply of influenza vaccines has topped up stocks in Ramsay Pharmacies across New South Wales, …
‘I’m going to ruin your life.’
A medical practitioner has been reprimanded and suspended after he sent harassing and insulting messages to a woman he had pursued as a romantic partner A medical practitioner, Dr L, …
Guild names top intern
Lucinda Kenny from Capital Chemist Calwell in the ACT has been announced as the 2019 MIMS/Guild Intern of the Year The national award supports the next generation of pharmacists and …