Banned from practice until Nov 2021
A former pharmacist has been found guilty of professional misconduct over her running of an IV clinic in Sydney Former pharmacist Shadi Kazeme has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news SARS-CoV2: should inhibitors of the renin–angiotensin system be withdrawn in patients with COVID-19? Based on currently available data and in view …
Regulatory agility needed: Michaels
Hospital pharmacists have called on all states to follow the lead of those who extended emergency supply provisions The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed the leadership of …
Grants to help get through the double whammy
Mental health and well-being support is now available for pharmacists suffering the effects of the recent bushfires and now COVID-19 The Pharmacists’ Support Service has announced the availability of grants …
‘It is about keeping pharmacists alive.’
Pharmacists Mohamed Kaoud and Mahmoud Galal have written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, calling for help with both protecting and recognising the profession AJP has published their letter in full …
‘We need to change the way we run our pharmacies.’
The Pharmacy Guild has offered advice regarding Australia Post’s new pharmacy home delivery option Over the weekend the Federal Government announced that it would allocate $25 million to fund home …
Best advice for business
Natalie Sirianni identifies four key business messages from the recent APP2020 Online presentations I know you are all very busy at the moment and may not have the time to …
Clinical tips: Medical abortion
Pharmacists need to provide specific counselling on what to expect when using medicine to terminate a pregnancy, writes Carlene McMaugh Medical abortion is the term used to describe the use …
The week in review
Another week into the COVID-19 pandemic, and as restrictions tighten on socialising and service provision, it’s been another huge week in pharmacy There’s been a flurry of change to legislation, …
‘I want to thank pharmacists for their efforts.’
The International Pharmaceutical Federation has announced the theme of this year’s World Pharmacists Day… and it’s timely, thanks to COVID-19, says FIP FIP announced that the day, marked on 25 …
Restrictions easing pressure on heart meds stock: Foundation
The Heart Foundation has moved to reassure patients that their heart medicines are in stock and they do not need to worry or stockpile medications It told the general public …
Enforce guidance on insulin: Novo
There are “no current supply constraints” on Novo Nordisk’s insulin products, the organisation says In a statement to its customers Novo wrote that “We know you are inundated with information. …