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World news wrapup: 7 December 2023
US pharmacist went on run after allegedly killing brother-in-law; NZ and UK pharmacists struggling financially; NZ vax data leak Kennewick, Washington State: A pharmacist is reportedly dead following a confrontation …
World news wrapup: 2 November 2023
Pharmacist found to have been constructively dismissed over chain’s slow investigation of racially-motivated abuse; pharmacist saves a life after bee sting; Kiwi pharmacists fight to keep co-pay away London, UK: …
World news wrapup: 26 October 2023
Pharmacists accused in widespread Cyprus fake script scheme; medical student charged with murder of pharmacist wife; Argentinian hyperinflation hits drug stocks Cyprus: A number of pharmacists and doctors have been …
Arrest after spear gun robbery
Police have arrested a man who allegedly robbed a pharmacy with a spear gun Victoria Police say that they have already arrested a man who allegedly went to a south-eastern …
Arrests made over rash of Gold Coast robberies
Queensland Police make a breakthrough in a string of pharmacy break-ins and other offences across the Gold Coast Police have made a statement regarding the arrest of a 42-year-old man …
Pharmacies ‘inevitably targeted’: judge
A man has pleaded guilty to robbing a Victorian pharmacy of Valium, armed with a pair of scissors The Herald Sun reports that Benjamin Joseph was reliant on drugs when …
‘Significant unwarranted abuse’ in retail addressed
Pharmacies are among South Australian retail workplaces recently issued with improvement notices about work safety – particularly around the risk of violence and aggression SafeWork SA has issued a closure …
World news wrapup: 10 August 2023
Canadian pharmacist struck off after giving methadone to patient friend; UK locum suspended after inappropriate behaviour; Syrian meds cost spike St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: A pharmacist has been found …
‘You understood that what you were doing was very wrong’
A pharmacist defended himself against an armed robber by hitting him with a stool – but has suffered long-lasting consequences, a court has heard The County Court of Victoria has …
Crime roundup
Pharmacy sick note forged; offender gained entry by “jemmying” roller door; “inexplicable” CWH theft Bundaberg, Queensland: A man has appeared before the Bundaberg Magistrates Court, which heard that he forged …
World news wrapup: 29 June 2023
Pharmacist under fire after declining to fill transgender patient’s script; conviction for stealing, selling Covid cards; LloydsPharmacy named as failing to pay minimum wage for nearly 8,000 workers Oakland, California: …
‘If you steal again I’ll lock you up’
A Victorian man who stole from Chemist Warehouse stores has been banned from all outlets in his regional town The Warrnambool Standard reports that a 36-year-old man stole from the …