NZ news
Checks miss drug with almost-identical name
A single letter made all the difference when a pharmacist dispensed the same medication twice in error New Zealand’s Health and Disability Commissioner has issued a report about a case …
World news wrapup: 9 December 2021
Pharmacist allegedly stabs his boss multiple times; NZ chemist puts on cute new staff member; is Boots for sale? Springfield, Missouri: A pharmacist has been charged in federal court after …
‘Skilled con-artist’ exploited pharmacists’ empathy and trust
Four pharmacists have told a Tribunal of a “sophisticated fraudster” who presented a single copied script 60 times and expertly distracted them The New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal has …
World news wrapup: 25 November 2021
Anti-vaccinators make murder claim against pharmacy staff; Canadian journalists go undercover on pharmacy homeopathy, CVS to slash outlets Blenheim, New Zealand: Staff were left “stressed and upset” after two men …
Many methadone mistakes
A pharmacist has been told to pay over $40,000 after his dispensing of methadone led to several “near-misses” An Auckland pharmacist has been censured and found guilty of professional misconduct …
World news wrapup: 21 October 2021
Afghanistan faces meds shortages; Canada pharmacy allegedly repeatedly targeted for arson; anti-vaccinators vandalise Belfast pharmacy Kabul, Afghanistan: Following the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, pharmacy owners are warning that …
World news wrapup: 16 September 2021
Auckland pharmacy to fall victim to lockdown; US pharmacist sentenced over racehorse doping supply; UK pharmacy workers at front of line for COVID boosters Auckland, New Zealand: The North Star …
World news wrapup: 12 August 2021
NZ pharmacist’s tramadol script suspicions spark enquiry; Lloydspharmacy boss says pharmacist shortage, self-isolation rules cause closures; Canadians waste Moderna jab Dunedin, New Zealand: A pharmacist’s concerns about a script for …
World news wrapup: 5 August 2021
Pharmacy tech stole half a million dollars’ worth of stock, sold it and gambled proceeds; GP surgery warns against pharmacy jab; NZ agency move for transparency Bedworth, Warwickshire: A pharmacy …
‘Burn-out’ led to dispensing errors
A pharmacist was censured and fined over $5,500 after he dispensed methadone without a valid script and allowed take-home doses when in-person dosing was required Stuff reports that an Auckland …
World news wrapup: 3 June 2021
New UK data shows pharmacy’s worth; Kiwis worried about discount impact; UK pharmacies to be “decimated” by online competitors UK: More than 1.1 million informal consultations a week – or 58 million …
World news wrapup: 20 May 2021
Family settles case with pharmacist who allegedly denied EpiPen to teen who died of anaphylaxis; Indian pharmacies can’t keep pace with antifungal requests; Kiwis worried about Chemist Warehouse Dublin, Ireland: …