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Fake script alleged ‘crime spree’
A pregnant woman has reportedly been targeting pharmacies around NSW’s south coast looking for fentanyl and oxycodone The Daily Telegraph has reported on allegations that the woman, who is five …
Nurse ‘inadvertently’ took photocopied script to pharmacy, she claimed
A NSW nurse tried to have a photocopied script for morphine ampoules dispensed, but was caught out by the pharmacists An unregistered nurse has failed to appear before the Civil …
Fake Xanax circulating
Police have issued a warning after seizing around 10,000 fake Xanax tablets Police from South Australia’s Serious and Organised Crime Branch seized about 10,000 of the tablets, which are white, …
World news wrapup: 2 June 2022
“Unbelievable” pharmacist shortage boosts NZ pay rates; Texas abortion ban impacts cancer, arthritis patients and more; one country where half the pharmacies operate illegally New Zealand: Locum pay rates are …
Fatal crash could impact registration application
A judge has considered whether a pharmacist’s involvement in a fatal car crash could affect his eligibility to join the Australian register A man registered as a pharmacist in an …
World News Wrapup: 26 May 2022
Pressure driving Irish pharmacists from community sector; American Pharmacists Association speaks out on gun violence after pharmacist shot; UK group slams landlord Ireland: “I did a job interview where I …
Drugs supplied for ‘highly addictive’ drink
A former pharmacy manager has been sentenced after he aimed to help corner the market on a drug drink containing opioids and promethazine UK media have reported on the case …
Pharmacist at four times blood alcohol limit caused crash
A pharmacist downed a bottle of wine in a car park after work before trying to drive home, causing a serious accident Australian Community Media has reported on the case …
Pfizer sues pharmas over arthritis drug patent
If successful, action could hit pharmacy dispensed biosim Brenzys Multinational pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is suing four other drug companies over allegedly breaching a patent for its rheumatoid arthritis treatment Enbrel …
Blackroot salesman sentenced
Queensland company FuturePro and its director convicted for selling unregistered products A former air-conditioning electrician and company Future Pro have both been convicted of a number of charges around the …
Pharmacist owns up to taking expired, unwanted drugs
A pharmacist’s chronic pain since a “terrible” car crash—which had her facing the prospect of a foot amputation—led her down the path of opioid dependency The car accident, which happened …
Priceline class action ceases—for the moment
Judge allows case to be dismissed after litigation funder withdraws… but if Labor is elected, proceedings could begin again A class action by disgruntled former Priceline franchisees, who alleged the …