GPs
‘Don’t be an automaton.’
After a pharmacist was reprimanded for dispensing a medicine which killed her patient, PDL offers some advice on discussing worrying scripts with doctors Earlier this week, the AJP reported on …
‘If nothing changes then nothing changes.’
Pharmacists report the worst shortages they can recall, as an AMA head suggests stockpiling of critical drugs and a return to Australian manufacturing Patients are being slammed by the cost …
Reprimand after lethal script
A pharmacist has been reprimanded after she dispensed a lethal dose of methotrexate, despite her concerns, to a man who then died The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard …
A ‘fundamental failure of responsibility’
A pharmacist’s registration has been suspended after he provided medicines, including S8s, on scripts he knew were not valid – and a doctor’s registration has been cancelled over the matter …
‘More skill and training than is available at a shopping centre pharmacy.’
Doctors have again slammed the idea of pharmacists vaccinating against COVID-19, saying they will be inadequately skilled and trained The Australian Medical Association’s Queensland branch issued a statement saying that …
Call for pharmacist funding in aged care
As the final hearing into the aged care sector takes place, stakeholders are calling for change – with one group calling for nothing less than a complete overhaul of the …
World news wrapup: 24 September 2020
Woman accuses CVS manager of racism after shoplifting incident; Ontario pharmacy COVID testing plan slammed; Scottish docs thank pharmacists Washington DC: A woman has publicly slammed a CVS store manager …
Anti-vax, anti-“Big Pharma” posts saw doctor suspended
A doctor was immediately suspended after authorities found Facebook posts promoting vitamin C to prevent and treat COVID-19, anti-vaccination material and calls for a halt to Muslim immigration The doctor …
The week in review
Pharmacy has been under fire this week, with one store closing for cleaning after an “absolutely disgusting” prank, 18 pharmacists having to self-isolate and #BunningsKaren reportedly confronting a pharmacy worker …
Pharmacists ‘not currently qualified’ for UTI trial
A pharmacist and several doctors have again called for the Queensland UTI trial to be halted, citing concerns about antimicrobial resistance Senior Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Aryan Shahabi-Sirjani, Chair of the …
Reprimand over chaotic home clinic
A doctor’s “hoarding impulse” led to a chaotic home surgery where S8s and S4s were inappropriately stored and medicines and prescription pads stockpiled A GP has been reprimanded and conditions …
AMA ‘self-serving’ over telehealth decision
Telehealth GP providers will now be required to have an existing, continuous relationship with a patient, as the AMA slams current options in pharmacy Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced …