Pharmacy Board
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, …
Intern exam timetable under threat
COVID-19 outbreak forces Pharmacy Board to reconsider its intern exam schedule as it issues new advice on dispensing during the pandemic The Pharmacy Board of Australia says it is currently …
Follow guidance, look after yourself: Board
The Pharmacy Board has issued advice about pharmacist decisions and actions around the coronavirus pandemic “Registered health practitioners play a vital role in treating and containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),” …
Nearly seven times the recommended dose: pharmacist suspended
A pharmacist who supplied excessive quantities of injectable testosterone to a patient has been suspended for three months The Victorian pharmacist was found to have engaged in professional misconduct at …
Two month suspension over ice pipes
Another pharmacist has been found to have engaged in professional misconduct after importing ice pipes into WA The Pharmacy Board has published details about the case of Cathy Nguyen, who …
The week in review
As we hurtle towards the 2020s, the pharmacy sector isn’t slowing down, with news from the Board, an update on underutilisation in disasters and potential legislative change on the horizon …
State of origin
Which state has the highest, or lowest, percentage of AHPRA notifications for pharmacists? The most recent data snapshot released by the Pharmacy Board of Australia has revealed more detail about …