pharmacist
A shot in the arm
New study provides another boost for the reach and efficacy of pharmacist influenza vaccination A wide range of Australians who would otherwise not be vaccinated against influenza would do so …
Ending the year in style
A successful conference and a series of honours have rounded off a busy, but successful, year in hospital pharmacy says Kristin Michaels, SHPA CEO With the end of 2016 fast approaching, …
A woman of influence
In the fourth of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to pharmacy academic Lisa Nissen 1. Do …
“My career as a pharmacist and television presenter”
This UK pharmacist presents live television to a global audience in two different languages every morning Bav Heer, a pharmacist from Birmingham in the UK, has spoken to The Pharmaceutical …
Out of balance: Part 2
Pharmacy is becoming a highly female-dominated profession… but is its demographic mix reflected in its leadership? Part 2 of our feature looking at women and professional leadership. See Part 1 …
Pharmacist Workloads
At PDL we get the occasional call from pharmacists concerned that their heavy workload could lead to a dispensing error. When questioned on workload recommendations, we refer the caller to …
NSW pharmacist charged after police discover drug stash
Raid uncovers more than 100 boxes of prescription medication, steroid injections, pseudoephedrine and dexamphetamine tablets A 36-year-old male pharmacist has been charged after police searched his home in Lorn, NSW …
Brexit could open doors for Aussie pharmacists to work in UK
Britain’s decision to leave the EU may affect work arrangements and possibilities for Australians Within the past decade, it has been difficult for movement to occur between the UK and Australia in …
Give pharmacy the power
Call for legislation to expand pharmacy’s continued dispensing role More flexible legislation is needed to allow pharmacists continued supply rights for regular patients unable to obtain a script on practical …
Pharmacist helps save the day
An Australian pharmacist and nurse come to the rescue of a dangerously ill patient during a mid-air emergency Early into a flight from Johannesburg to Mauritius while on the way …
Pharmacist pleads guilty to poisoning assistant
A NSW pharmacist has pleaded guilty to charges of repeatedly putting drugs in a pharmacy assistant’s drinks while at work. Yan Chi “Anthony” Cheung, 33, appeared before Waverley Local Court …
Pharmacist arrested for poisoning
A Sydney pharmacist has been charged after allegedly putting drugs into a co-worker’s drink, media sources say. According to NSW Police a 26-year-old woman attended Maroubra Police Station on Wednesday (11 …