COVID-19
‘Becoming an exposure site places huge pressure on a pharmacy.’
The ACT’s Chief Minister has signalled wider use of rapid antigen tests, while pharmacists call for funded tests Chief Minister Andrew Barr told reporters this week that some fully vaccinated …
World news wrapup: 23 September 2021
Pharmacist indicted over alleged drug ring; crackdown on pharmacies without pharmacists; staff arrested over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates Grosse Point Park, Michigan: A pharmacist has reportedly been charged with dispensing …
Protests an affront to pharmacists: union
The union representing employee pharmacists says this week’s protests against COVID-19 regulations are offensive to its members As Melbourne endures a third day of sometimes violent protests against lockdown measures …
First Qld kids get Moderna jabs
Queensland community pharmacies have begun administering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations Queensland families, including children aged 12 and over, are now able to more easily access mRNA COVID-19 vaccines with community pharmacies …
Lockdown linked to rise in gestational diabetes
Melbourne lockdowns see gestational diabetes cases rise, while experts warn women are missing out on funded-education and support. COVID lockdowns could be behind an increase seen in the rate of …
The week in review
Vaccination news, regulatory news, and an effective life ban for a GP who tried to kill a pharmacist all made headlines this week The Pharmacy Guild outlined the tranches for …
Poll: How well was the COVID vaccine rollout handled?
As participating community pharmacies start administering Moderna’s COVID-19 jab, we’d like to know your thoughts on the rollout overall It’s now been almost seven months since the first Pfizer vaccines …
Hospital pharmacists urge worker protection
As Australia hits a new vaccine milestone, SHPA has added its voice to calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all hospital workers The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is …
World news wrapup: 16 September 2021
Auckland pharmacy to fall victim to lockdown; US pharmacist sentenced over racehorse doping supply; UK pharmacy workers at front of line for COVID boosters Auckland, New Zealand: The North Star …
Experts call on vaccine mandate, choice
Australian medical experts have called for all eligible members of the public to be given the choice of which COVID-19 vaccine to receive Such a move would ensure maximum possible …
Moderna jab safety scrutinised
A national vaccine safety surveillance program, AusVaxSafety, is to accompany the rollout of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine AusVaxSafety is working with the University of Western Australia and medication management platform …
‘This is a race.’
As community pharmacy passes a vaccination milestone, one stakeholder has put the last state to allow pharmacists to vaccinate adolescents on notice Data from the Australian Immunisation Register shows that …