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Supermarkets to sell RATs, while barriers remain for some in pharmacy
Rapid antigen testing for the general public will be available from next week – but hurdles and concerns remain The general public will be able to purchase rapid antigen tests …
The week in review
As some parts of the nation under lockdown take steps to open up, rapid antigen testing in pharmacy was big news… and so were suggested changes to the PBS copay …
Mandatory vax orders for Victoria
Pharmacists and pharmacy staff in the state need to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by this date… The Victorian Government has mandated COVID-19 vaccination for the state’s frontline health …
Outstanding leaders recognised
Pharmacist of the year, top ECP and intern for 2021 and two lifetime achievement awards announced NSW South Coast pharmacist and pharmacy owner, Linda Badewitz-Dodd, is the PSA Symbion Pharmacist …
‘This is a race.’
As community pharmacy passes a vaccination milestone, one stakeholder has put the last state to allow pharmacists to vaccinate adolescents on notice Data from the Australian Immunisation Register shows that …
A question of testing
Rapid antigen tests: the PSA says pharmacies need them to remain open, while TGA warns against their widespread use The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s NSW branch has called on the …
‘Extreme caution’ warranted as patients demand Ivermectin
A person with COVID-19 has overdosed on Ivermectin, as stakeholders report a spike in scripts for the treatment – and patients who won’t discuss why they want it On Wednesday …
A new ECP director
Deanna Mill has been appointed as the Early Career Pharmacists Board Director at the PSA The appointment, which commences 23 August, follows the conclusion of Lauren Burton’s term. Based in …
‘Delta will be coming to your community.’
One pharmacy leader has congratulated the sector on an AstraZeneca milestone – but another warns that this must be viewed as just the beginning “We’ve got a very long way …
Events during lockdown
With Sydney, and some other parts of Australia, enduring a renewed lockdown, what’s the latest news on upcoming pharmacy events? The ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns affecting different parts of Australia during …
COVID pharmacy need ‘more acute’ in Queensland
The Queensland branches of the Guild and PSA have teamed up to underline the critical role of community pharmacies as the COVID-19 vaccination rollout evolves The two organisations say that …
‘First step’ for jab in WA
One stakeholder is pinning down three key challenges in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines through WA community pharmacy, as the state legislates to enable pharmacy access Legislation changes in Western …
