PPE
‘Pharmacists can’t stay home.’
PSA launches social media campaign highlighting the importance of PPE for pharmacists on the frontline The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has launched a campaign across social media calling for the …
The week in review
Pharmacy has been under fire this week, with one store closing for cleaning after an “absolutely disgusting” prank, 18 pharmacists having to self-isolate and #BunningsKaren reportedly confronting a pharmacy worker …
Health workers call for PPE
A new survey shows that Australian health care workers are “increasingly alarmed” about exposure to infection – with more than one in seven considering leaving their profession The national survey …
Pharmacies bracing for ‘round two’
Stakeholders call for a pause in the easing of COVID-19 restrictions as the Guild wants pharmacy to be at the forefront of PPE distribution With nine Victorian public housing towers …
Rising to the challenge
Federal politicians have thanked pharmacists for their pandemic efforts, but questions remain over protective preparedness The first new sittings of Federal Parliament have sent parliamentarians thank pharmacists and other front-line …
Will sanitiser, Perspex shields become ‘the new normal’?
While pharmacists have made changes to their stores to keep staff and patients safe, only 11% of poll respondents say they have had access to enough personal protective equipment During …
‘Wearing appropriate PPE is of utmost importance.’
Researchers have warned that community pharmacy could “unwittingly become a hub for COVID-19 transmission” without strict preventative measures in place, as it is often a first point of contact for …
Poll: Have you had access to enough PPE?
Pharmacy organisations call for more personal protective equipment following a number of deaths among frontline pharmacists across the world As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, it has become increasingly clear that …
Protect us, say pharmacists around the world
Following the deaths of several frontline pharmacists around the world, FIP is calling for coordinated action to help support the profession, including with personal protective equipment On Tuesday the International …
Complaints spike over COVID
With COVID-19 related stress growing for pharmacists and patients, members of the profession are facing potential backlash while worried about their own exposure to the disease A new survey has …
PHNs need to ‘pull their socks up,’ says Twomey
People with potential COVID-19 infections are still being sent by GPs to pharmacies – but the sector seems to have been forgotten when it comes to protective gear, says one …
‘It is about keeping pharmacists alive.’
Pharmacists Mohamed Kaoud and Mahmoud Galal have written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, calling for help with both protecting and recognising the profession AJP has published their letter in full …