COVID-19
Vaccination administration, have you got it RIGHT?
In its latest practice alert, PDL offers a helpful checklist when vaccinating patients against COVID-19 PDL recognises the extraordinary efforts that pharmacists have made to provide COVID-19 vaccines to more …
Pharmacist knocks back $1k jab bribe
A leading pharmacist tells how a patient attempted to bribe him to fake her COVID vaccination Anthony Tassone, Victorian branch president of the Pharmacy Guild, has told how a patient …
The week in review
The pharmacy sector was looking to the future this week, as lockdowns begin to ease and vaccination numbers continue to grow The Pharmacy Guild‘s Trent Twomey had some advice to …
Guild partners for coal industry health
The NSW coal mining industry’s health organisation, CS Health, is partnering with community pharmacists The agreement means COVID-19 vaccination doses will be available with little or no wait times, close …
Baricitinib update
New monograph released to guide safe treatment of serious COVID-19 symptoms The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has brought forward the release of streamlined information on the safe administration …
‘It’s about time we as a profession gather data to advance our professional services.’
COVID-19 has provided a key opportunity to gather insights into patients’ thoughts on vaccination A group of pharmacy academics and PhD students from the University of South Australia are exploring …
Lockdown drives uptake
eRx Script Exchange reports its 20 millionth electronic script, as new data shows how lockdowns drove change Electronic prescription use has surged across Australia from June, spurred on by pharmacies …
Waiting game on booster shots advice
Health Minister announces booster shots for the immunocompromised and signals incoming advice on third doses for the wider population, as Guild awaits detail on pharmacy’s role From this week, Australians …
The week in review
Vaccine passports, vaccine mandates and vaccine incidents all made the headlines this week We heard the latest from the QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, showing a low grad salary for pharmacy …
Wizard shares jab reasons, partners with delivery service
WA Health Minister has shared his reason for being vaccinated against COVID-19, participating in Wizard Pharmacy’s campaign Wizard Pharmacy’s #whatsyourreason campaign has seen community members sharing their reasons for getting the …
COVID-19 vax incidents: five key themes
What are the most common queries and incidents involving COVID-19 vaccines? PDL shares its insights… The PDL Professional Officers continue to assist pharmacists with enquiries and incidents involving COVID-19 vaccines, …
World news wrapup: 7 October 2021
Irish pharmacist slams “show trial” over Facebook like; US licence exam bungle; jail over $17m in claims for unnecessary compounded meds scripts Dublin, Ireland: A pharmacist has slammed allegations against …