Pharmacy Guild
Pfizer boosters okayed for older kids
The TGA has provisionally approved the Pfizer jab as a booster shot for older children in a move the Guild describes as “logical” The Therapeutic Goods Administration said on Friday …
The week in review
This week it’s been all about the RAT race and new provisional approvals for COVID-19 treatments and a vaccine Are Governments redirecting scarce rapid antigen tests to themselves? They say …
Students on deck for jabs
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia and James Cook University are involved in a new push to allow pharmacy students to assist with the vaccine rollout Academic Head of Pharmacy at …
SA pharmacy gets the NIP
Community pharmacies in South Australia will be able to provide flu vaccination under the NIP this year The Pharmacy Guild (SA Branch) has welcomed the state Government’s decision to include …
RAT site causing ‘no end of grief’
One stakeholder pleads with the public for patience on RATs and a consumer-driven site keeps sending people to pharmacy, as the Government denies diverting the tests Amid continued high demand …
Vax update: Novavax approved, Moderna increase, booster interval drop
The TGA has granted provisional approval for Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine – the first protein COVID-19 jab to receive regulatory approval in Australia The Therapeutic Goods Administration revealed on Thursday that …
Pressure on pharmacists ‘beyond dire’
Nearly 80% of pharmacists think their workplace is understaffed, as the sector battles to source RATs and COVID vaccines – with one stakeholder calling to delay the COVID testing protocol …
‘This is not on:’ RATs redirected?
The Federal Government has denied that it is redirecting rapid antigen tests ordered by pharmacies to itself, as stores struggle with supply Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain has shared an …
Where will the stock come from?
Guild welcomes National Cabinet decision on pharmacy rapid antigen tests for concession card holders, but says supply remains the crucial issue National Cabinet has announced a new plan for the …
Pharmacy UTI pilot extended
More than 6,300 women have so far accessed the service Queensland Health has extended the Urinary Tract Infection Pharmacy Pilot – Queensland (UTIPP-Q) until 30 June 2022, the Guild, the …
Up to $15k for expanding vax services
The Pharmacy Guild has welcomed a Victorian initiative providing grants to pharmacies expanding their COVID-19 vaccination services The Victorian Government is scaling up its vaccination booster program, including pop-up sites, …
Guild slams Pill final decision
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia says it is deeply regrettable women will continue to be barred from purchasing oral contraceptives without a prescription Guild National Councillor Natalie Willis says the …