Pharmacy Board
Don’t undermine vaccine efforts: Boards
“There is no place for anti-vaccination messages in professional health practice,” says a Pharmacy Board spokesperson as Ahpra explains what’s expected of providers The National Boards and Ahpra have published …
Exam changes afoot
The Pharmacy Board has announced that changes to its registration exam for general registration are set to take effect on 1 January 2021 The changes agreed by the Board were …
Wanted: pharmacist immunisers
Ahead of a COVID-19 vaccine, AHPRA and the Pharmacy Board are asking pharmacist immunisers to complete a survey about their immunisation training The organisations say that information gathered from the …
Changed guidelines for ads
The Pharmacy Board and Ahpra have encouraged health practitioners to check and correct their advertising to ensure it complies with revised guidelines released this week The Boards and Ahpra jointly …
Rego reminder
The Pharmacy Board has reminded pharmacists to renew their general or non-practising registration by 30 November 2020 And the Board is offering some advice on registering during the coronavirus crisis, …
COVID-19 and conduct: social media warning
The Board has warned pharmacists to be aware of their social media obligations, after receiving concerns expressed about the conduct of some health practitioners In the Pharmacy Board’s latest newsletter, …
Board questioned over discount model
“Punitive reactionary body” or an organisation with “a good balance to discipline idiot dumb pharmacists” while not making “life hell”? The profession weighs in on the Pharmacy Board New data …
Intern update: COVID-19 requirement changes
The Pharmacy Board of Australia has announced its decision to modify some of the requirements for general registration during COVID-19 The new interim arrangements only apply during the period of …
Easing the burden
Board flags easing off on CPD standards during pandemic crisis The Pharmacy Board of Australia has acknowledged that the extra pressure on pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic would make it …
Watch what you’re saying
Regulators warn HCPs to stick to the facts on COVID-19 advertising and information Health professionals are being warned to be careful with advertising and information they provide about COVID-19. A …
Back to practice
A new, opt-out sub-register has been created to enable certain health professionals to return to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic As the health sector prepares for the expected growth in …
The week in review
Another week into the COVID-19 pandemic, and as restrictions tighten on socialising and service provision, it’s been another huge week in pharmacy There’s been a flurry of change to legislation, …