illicit drugs
New psychoactive substances a growing problem
Diazepam was the top contributing drug in Victorian fatal overdoses in 2023, a coroner’s report has revealed…but deaths involving new drugs are increasing The Coroner’s Court of Victoria has published …
‘Very concerning time’ as nitazenes contaminate drugs
Nitazene contamination in the illicit drug market means talking to patients about naloxone is more important than ever, experts warn A recent NSW Health statement described nitazenes as “synthetic opioids …
Think naloxone beyond opioids, expert warns
A pharmacist expert on opioids is calling for an “urgent upscale” in harm minimisation, following two coroner’s recommendations on illicit drug use Coroners Ingrid Giles and Simon McGregor have recommended …
Cancelled over ‘crimes of a very serious nature’
A NSW pharmacist – who is currently appealing his sentence for his role in a methylamphetamine operation – has had his registration cancelled The Health Care Complaints Commission has issued …
‘Rock bottom’ for jailed former pharmacist
A former pharmacist began to use methamphetamines and lost her registration – and has now been jailed over her participation in a home invasion News Corp media reports that a …
Respected pharmacist on ice charges
A pharmacist has been fined after police found meth pipes in his car during two separate incidents A Queensland Magistrate’s Court has heard the case of a former director of …
Machine becomes biggest US harm reduction provider
A naloxone vending machine plus the use of the pharmacy workforce could have “amazing” results, a leading Australian pharmacist says after the release of a US study A new study …
Latest on naloxone, e-cigs and illicit drug use
Has use of non-prescribed pharmaceutical opioids and nicotine e-cigarettes changed since monitoring and new laws kicked in? New Aussie reports share the latest data… Researchers from the National Drug & …
‘Fall from grace’ into international drug crime
A pharmacist became severely addicted to drugs and his family extorted for $400k to pay his debts to criminals News Corp has reported on the case of a Sydney pharmacist …
WATCH: I think my colleague has a substance use problem – how can I help?
Our panel of substance use experts looks at this issue among pharmacy professionals, and what we can do to assist colleagues It’s no secret that working in pharmacy can be …
I think my colleague has a substance use problem – how can I help?
Our panel of substance use experts looks at this issue among pharmacy professionals, and what we can do to assist colleagues 26 July 2022 | 8-9.15PM AEST It’s no secret …
World News Wrapup: 7 April 2022
Man who allegedly killed pharmacist brother over COVID jabs found incompetent for trial; NZ Labour MP says discounting “like a predatory business model;” AstraZeneca sues pharmacist over alleged $8 million …