covid vaccination
Under-12 vax coming to pharmacy?
Pharmacy on the agenda for delivering primary school age COVID vaccinations, but states may be a stumbling block Pharmacies are being considered by the Federal Department of Health as prime …
‘It’s not a good feeling.’
Pharmacies continue to be targeted by anti-vaxxers as one group receives bookings that refer to “Satan” and accuse pharmacists of “killing for profit” A pharmacy group reports that one of …
Poll: Do you agree with mandatory vaccination of pharmacy staff?
All community pharmacies across Australia are legally mandated to make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for their staff to be vaccinated, says Guild Employers in states or territories that currently don’t have …
‘There will be an audit of this.’
Guild warns of excess stock in the pharmacy network and urges pharmacists to return expiring doses to avoid future criticism The president of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has urged …
Anti-vax attack leaves pharmacist ‘shaken’
A community pharmacist in Canberra has been left reeling after an anti-vaxxer verbally abused her and then tried to run her over with their car Honor Penprase, managing partner of …
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 …
‘We are mindful of … potential unintended consequences.’
Mandatory vax orders raise “many queries” among community pharmacies and their staff: Guild The Pharmacy Guild is working closely with its members to minimise any potential losses from the community …
Mandatory vax orders for Victoria
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff in the state need to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by this date… The Victorian Government has mandated COVID-19 vaccination for the state’s frontline health …
Grants to ‘turbocharge’ rollout
Community pharmacies in key LGAs of Victoria are being offered grants of $4,000 and up to $10,000 to help them use their full COVID-19 vaccine allocations The Victorian Government is …
Uptick in vaccine-related incidents
Heads-up to pharmacists after errors see COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccinations inadvertently administered to people expecting Pfizer or flu shots, or to underage patients Community pharmacists have been reminded of their responsibilities …
Top 10 tips to avoid vaccination errors
With reports of some issues relating to COVID-19 vaccinations administered by community pharmacists, PDL shares advice on how to minimise risk of incidents 1. Check the AIR BEFORE vaccinating Always …
No fault vaccine indemnity scheme secured
Pharmacy Guild, PDL welcome “common sense” scheme that offers a safety net to Australians receiving COVID-19 vaccines and protection to pharmacists administering them Details of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine …