Brexit
The week in review
Shortages—of pharmacists, RUM bins and potentially medicines and devices, associated with Brexit—were a focus this week Raven’s Recruitment released its latest report, and general manager Heidi Dariz warned that many …
Deal or no-deal
TGA says it is prepared for any shortages resulting from a no-deal Brexit The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says it will implement “transitional arrangements to provide for minimal interruption in …
Acute psychosis triggered by Brexit
This case report describes a man in his 40s who was brought to the emergency department in an acute psychotic state, three weeks after the EU referendum results in the UK …
World news wrapup: 29 August 2019
Fake Panadol alert for Malaysia; NZ calls for pharmacist-administered MMR amid measles outbreak; Canadian pharmacist suspended and fined Penang, Malaysia: A pharmacist from Penang has shared images of genuine and …
World news wrapup: 21 March 2019
Brits stockpiling meds ahead of Brexit; NZ pharmacist censured; driver crashes into Wellington pharmacy Waikato, New Zealand: A pharmacist has been censured after he was found guilty of professional misconduct, …
World news wrapup: 17 January 2019
Potential no-deal Brexit sees pharmacists needing greater powers to handle shortages; Mississippi ex-pharmacist arrested for selling drugs at florist shop; pharmacist saves coworker UK: Britain’s National Pharmacy Association has warned …
World News Wrapup: 31 August 2018
This week, a violent customer who stabbed two pharmacists appears in court, New Zealand sees a new pharmacy group for its Pacific population and a promise of no post-Brexit meds …
World News Wrapup: 20 July 2016
Pharmacy news from around the world, including more reports of Clonidine overdoses in children Jakarta, Indonesia: Police have named 14 hospitals and eight midwife clinics which allegedly administered fake vaccines …
Brexit could open doors for Aussie pharmacists to work in UK
Britain’s decision to leave the EU may affect work arrangements and possibilities for Australians Within the past decade, it has been difficult for movement to occur between the UK and Australia in …