COVID-19
Businesses bearing brunt
Pharmacies and other businesses may not be able to stay open if the general public won’t change its behaviour to limit the spread of COVID-19, says one leading pharmacist David …
Flu, COVID-19 could still converge, say banners
New data show that more than 40% of respondents who had a flu shot earlier this year did so for reasons relating to COVID-19 Findings from the Amcal and Guardian …
Pharmacy 4 Less store closed for COVID-19 cleaning
A pharmacy south-west of Sydney has had a staff member test positive for COVID-19 The COVID-19 problem in NSW continues to grow, with 13 new cases diagnosed in the 24 …
Pharmacists ‘bitterly disappointed’ at paid leave decision
A leading pharmacist says the Fair Work decision shows a “complete lack of respect” for members of the profession Last week, the AJP reported on the Fair Work Commission (FWC) …
Second wave impacts optimism
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in different parts of the country, one pharmacy leader says pressure on pharmacy is growing “As a community pharmacy owner in Melbourne I can …
COVID-19 at Chemist Warehouse
Chemist Warehouse has temporarily closed a facility after a worker tested positive for COVID-19, and says it won’t impact stock availability for its pharmacies Late last week CW management, which …
Australia’s first COVID-19 treatment approved
The TGA has approved remdesivir for treatment of severe coronavirus infections The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted provisional approval to remdesivir (Veklury) as the first treatment option for COVID-19 …
The week in review
With Victoria recording 288 new coronavirus cases on Friday and restrictions tightening again around the country, COVID-19 is again making the headlines at the AJP Anthony Tassone, president of the …
No paid pandemic leave for pharmacy
The Fair Work Commission says it is “not satisfied there is an elevated risk of infection for workers covered by the Pharmacy Award” An application by unions to introduce paid …
Pharmacists asked for mental health help
The unprecedented COVID-19 way of life has brought immense stress to the Australian population, new data from Priceline shows Experts have been warning of a looming mental health crisis with …
World news wrapup: 9 July 2020
Chemist Warehouse expands to NZ South Island; US pharmacy fined for price-gouging; Scottish patients required to wear masks in pharmacy Christchurch, New Zealand: Chemist Warehouse has now expanded to New …
WHO drops two trial arms for COVID-19 treatment
The World Health Organization has discontinued the Solidarity Trial’s hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir arms as interim results show little or no benefit WHO has accepted the trial’s International Steering Committee recommendation …