COVID-19
Where’s the love?
It’s time to end the exclusion of pharmacy when it comes to recognising the profession’s role in managing emergencies, writes one pharmacy leader In this week’s edition of Guild newsletter …
World news wrapup: 4 June 2020
Pharmacists looted in US violence; Glasgow tea trolley helps in social distancing; NZ pharmacists call for mental health role United States: Fox News has reported on the “nightmare for a …
Man coughs on staff, threatens to burn down pharmacy
A man has been charged after he demanded a weekend’s supply of methadone from a pharmacy and then spat and coughed at a staff member Glasgow Police have issued a …
Poll: is a second wave on the way?
As restrictions designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 loosen, are you worried about a second wave of the disease? There’s no doubt that Australia has weathered the COVID-19 crisis …
Pharmacy assistant of the year goes virtual
The annual Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award will go ahead in 2020, moving entirely online for the first time in the event’s 14-year history Nominations for the 2020 Pharmacy …
The week in review
As the sector waits for the 7CPA to be signed, GPs have complained about pharmacy and flu jabs, one stakeholder called for ‘sweeping change’ to pharmacy and there are new …
COVID-19: the pharmacist impact
Italy is one of the nations that has been most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. New data shows just how it has affected community pharmacists Since the beginning of …
‘There are pharmacies doing it very tough.’
Business is far from booming in pharmacy, as economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has readers worried about job security and business viability Earlier this month, the AJP asked readers …
‘It’s essential that people feel safe to speak up.’
What’s the best way to support your pharmacy team during the pandemic? A recent webinar from AJP and PSS provides some valuable advice This week AJP and the Pharmacists’ Support …
Don’t undermine public health campaigns
The TGA has reminded advertisers not to produce ads that undermine public health campaigns, such as advice to stay home when sick As the cold and flu season begins in …
Reproductive coercion on the rise
A new coalition of stakeholders are calling for improved access to early medical abortion – and in the time of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever, says one member To …
World news wrapup: 28 May 2020
UK pharmacies ask BoJo for financial help; NZ faces contraceptives shortage; New York State bans pharmacy tobacco sales UK: The National Pharmacy Association has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson …