crime
Legal roundup
Man steals medicine, wrestles victims; suspect arrested in pharmacy assistant murder case; woman sentenced over perfume thefts Rockhampton, Queensland: A man has been denied bail after he allegedly broke into …
World news wrapup: 24 November 2022
UK supermarket offers pay advances to pharmacy workers; pharmacy owner allegedly murders woman in his shop; medicines shortages impacting Israel UK: Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that given the growing …
Crime roundup
Guilty plea over syringe robbery; kids attempt holdup with toy gun; woman admits Priceline thefts Shepparton, Victoria: Two boys, aged 10 and 12, have reportedly attempted to rob a Chemist …
World news wrapup: 10 November 2022
New Zealand pharmacy leader calls for inappropriate prescribing crackdown; sentence reduced for Canadian pharmacist who faked robbery; pharmacist drowns providing health care New Zealand: A leading pharmacist has urged authorities …
The week in review
Another busy week in pharmacy, from crimes to regulatory issues PPA and SHPA spoke out about workforce issues in hospital pharmacy, including whether privatisation has an effect on pay and …
Crime roundup
Man sentenced for one pharmacy robbery, commits another on the same day; reward for information about suspect in pharmacy assistant murder Townsville, Queensland: A man was given a suspended sentence …
Pharmacist foils forgery spree
A pharmacist spotted a suspicious script and contacted the medical practice, sparking an investigation into the surgery’s receptionist The Daily Telegraph has reported on the case of a woman who …
World news wrapup: 20 October 2022
Sex for pills pharmacist sentenced in the US; Toronto crime wave; UK Health Secretary shares prescription meds with a friend Media, Pennsylvania: A pharmacist has been sentenced to four years’ …
Ten-year ban for sex offences
A Sydney pharmacist’s “abhorrent” behaviour meant he was not a suitable person to practise the profession, a Tribunal has found The Civil and Administrative Tribunal NSW has banned former pharmacist …
Man sentenced over CWH fraud series
Fraud at Chemist Warehouse; SA man sentenced over tomahawk robbery; Gold Coast roof burglary attempt fails Newtown, Sydney: A man sentenced over fraud offences at Chemist Warehouse had hold of …
World news wrapup: 6 October 2022
Pharmacies help out with hurricane impact; NZ clash over GP role requirements; pharmacist sentenced over “Bill But Don’t Fill” fraud Florida/Puerto Rico, US: Pharmacy chains have moved to help people …