security
CWH responds to racial profiling claim
Chemist Warehouse is “discussing further action” with a security contractor, according to a now-deleted social media post made after the chain was criticised for racially profiling a 14-year-old girl Last …
Security flaws highlighted in panel hearing
A worker who was not a pharmacist was allowed access to a pharmacy while it was closed and no pharmacist was there… including access to the S8 drug safe keys …
World News Wrapup: 23 June 2022
Security guards for a UK pharmacy chain; concerning variations in Irish prescription drug prices; and the dropping of a US court case head the news UK: The Knights Pharmacy group …
Cyber security: a growing risk
The health sector continues to lead the way in data security breaches, and experts say pharmacy needs more investment in prevention Given everything else that has occupied our attention over …
Security at risk
The health sector leads the way in data security breaches, with pharmacy expert saying more investment in prevention is needed Health service providers are once again responsible for the single …
Strong, memorable and unique
Account and device passwords are the first line of defence in the fight against malicious actors and passwords should be strong, memorable and unique, says one stakeholder On International Computer …
Pharmacy cyber security checks vital in preparing for electronic prescriptions
Fred IT Group has urged pharmacies to actively protect against cyber security risk as the sector prepares for the introduction of electronic prescriptions in Australia “We have been looking forward …
Staying safer
The Victorian Pharmacy Authority has issued advice from the state’s police service on security and safety during the pandemic In its latest communique, the VPA says that Victoria Police has …
Authorising documents in an electronic world
How do you ensure the right controls are in place to avoid e-signature fraud? Kevin Franey of HLB Mann Judd looks at the existing rules In an increasingly digitised world …
No room in the safe for pharmacotherapy poisons
Methadone stored in open disposable cups, a “gross failure” to comply with S8 recording and a refit that helped lead to a reprimand were all highlighted at recent panel hearings …
Pharmacist in killer security scare
A pharmacist has allegedly been attempting to take covert photographs of terminally ill serial murderer Ivan Milat According to the Daily Telegraph, the pharmacist reportedly caused a “security scare” at …
Charges after pharmacy arrest
Victoria’s police oversight body has charged a Victoria Police officer with assault after the arrest of a man who held up a pharmacy with a pair of scissors According to …