COVID-19
‘It’s every pharmacist’s greatest fear.’
A Sydney proprietor received that dreaded call: a person infected with COVID had been in their pharmacy… here’s what happened next On Monday 31 August, a man who was infected …
World news wrapup: 3 September 2020
CVS employees told not to tell patients when scripts filled by person with COVID-19; new pharmacies in NZ area to explain reducing harms; Canadian pharmacist suspended after on-selling drugs bought …
CWH on COVID watch list
A Chemist Warehouse is among a new list of locations in Sydney which were visited by a person with COVID-19 On Monday, August 31, NSW Health reported that there had …
I’m a pharmacist – get me out of here! Three steps to a thriving pharmacy career
What career pathways are available to pharmacists, beyond the usual options of community or hospital pharmacy? Join us for a ‘fireside chat’ featuring two pharmacists who have carved out diverse …
World news wrapup: 27 August 2020
UAE cracks down on prescription discounting; US docs oppose pharmacist vaccination of children; pharmacist loses battle with COVID-19 Dubai, UAE: The Gulf News reports that the United Arab Emirates’ Ministry …
Some community pharmacies reporting 90% downturn
There is an assumption that “pharmacies must be doing alright – you can still open”, but the Guild says some are barely hanging on Research companies tracking movement in the …
Pharmacies on COVID watch list
Pharmacies in Logan and western Sydney are among locations visited by people who have tested positive to COVID-19 On Monday NSW Health reported three new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in …
World news wrapup: 20 August 2020
Backlash as Amazon enters pharmacy in India; US pharmacist sentenced after tampering with and stealing narcotic infusions; Bahamas pharmacist questions curbside pharmacy service Bengalaru, India: Outraged at the entry of …
That’s the way the cookie crumbles
Practising with PPE is a daily challenge, writes Angelo Pricolo Wearing a mask when going for a walk is tedious but spare a thought for healthcare professionals doing their usual …
Poll: Do you support COVID-19 testing in pharmacies?
We want to know what you think Last week the Palaszczuk Government announced that it would trial opportunistic testing of “minimally symptomatic” people already attending Queensland pharmacies for treatment. The …
The week in review
Pharmacy was in the media spotlight this week, with concerns aired about its role in COVID-19 testing and News Corp attacking it over medicines prices The Palaszczuk Government announced on …
AJP chats with… Sandra Minas
The first in our series of Zoom interviews as we chat with pharmacists about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic “Looking back at the start of the year, obviously not …