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. …
Closing down
Keep up to date with the latest news on the cancellation or postponement of upcoming pharmacy events Regular pharmacy, pharmaceutical and medical events continue to fall victim to the ongoing …
WA extends emergency provisions
WA has joined NSW and Victoria in implementing emergency supply provisions in response to the COVID-19 emergency Western Australia’s Chief Health Officer Dr Andrew Robertson declared that effective from Thursday, …
World news wrapup: 27 March 2020
Doctors slammed for triple length scripts; new hours to keep UK pharmacies open; Californian pharmacists want recognition and protection UK: British GPs have come under fire for giving patients prescriptions …
Cometh the hour
There are three major levers for pharmacies to consider for business survival during the coronavirus pandemic, say Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour Cometh the Hour is a truncation of an …
Intern exam timetable under threat
COVID-19 outbreak forces Pharmacy Board to reconsider its intern exam schedule as it issues new advice on dispensing during the pandemic The Pharmacy Board of Australia says it is currently …
Emergency supply extended in Victoria
Guild calls for national approach to continued dispensing as Victoria becomes the second state to extend emergency supply measures The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has made an …
NSW pharmacies can now trade 24/7
State minister makes order that allows for retail premises such as supermarkets, pharmacies and corner stores to operate 24 hours per day This week the NSW Government introduced the COVID-19 …