Serious complaints withdrawn
Eight complaints against a former compounding pharmacist have been dropped by the HCCC, but only after he promised to “never again” seek registration in the future The HCCC has withdrawn …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Acute kidney injury and adverse renal events in patients receiving SGLT2-inhibitors SGLT-2 inhibitors have a positive effect on the progression of …
Training for PAs
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is facilitating fully subsidised pharmacy assistant training for eligible job seekers in Launceston The part time course commenced on the 17th of February 2020 and …
Without more detail, it’s premature to say voluntary assisted dying laws in Victoria are ‘working well’
Courtney Hempton from Deakin University and Marc Trabsky from La Trobe University take a look at the Voluntary Assisted Dying report The Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board has this week …
Funds announced for drug, alcohol support
The Health Minister has announced new support for drug and alcohol services The Morrison Government is providing $900,000 to Family Drug Support Australia so it can continue providing a free …
Pharmeducation for bushfire recovery
Join in on this weekend of quality education, networking and enjoying the beautiful NSW Sapphire Coast to support the local area following recent devastating bushfires Pharmacists have banded together to …
Getting back to basics
What are five key areas you need to focus on in your pharmacy? Business expert John Thornett outlines his top five It can be a little overwhelming when you are …
What’s your pandemic plan?
Pharmacists can play a vital role in helping educate people about the novel coronavirus, says an academic and pharmacist – and the profession has a wider role to play in …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in community pharmacy… While Mylan Australia has advised that EpiPen Jr is no longer in shortage, it’s taking a while for supplies to reach end …
Shortcomings exposed
Recent disasters highlighted why pharmacists should be able to dispense asthma preventers without a script, a Guild state president says Shortcomings in the treatment of patients with asthma were brutally …
When the bark is worse than the bite!
Ralph Tapping takes a look at more of the questionable treatments offered in pharmacies in days gone by, including a rather toxic snake bite remedy Following upon my previous article …
Pharmacist snooped in previous employer’s network
After an “acrimonious” end to his contract at one store, a pharmacist set up a competing business – but first, he attempted to access commercial information The Queensland Civil and …