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Thanks a million, as more pharmacists activated
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia says it welcomes the fastest million COVID-19 vaccine doses in state and territory run clinics to date It also says it welcomes the …
Arthritis drug shortage looms
TGA working with wholesalers to restrict available Actemra stock to community pharmacies and hospitals as stocks dwindle Australia faces a shortage of arthritis drug Actemra (tocilizumab) following recommendation by the …
Looking to the future
SHPA report recommends boosting collaborative prescribing and specialised roles, and strategies to combat the negative image of community pharmacy on careers The Society of Hospital Pharmacy’s new report – Pharmacy …
Pharmacy students launch their own journal
The peer-reviewed research journal will provide opportunities for students and very early career pharmacists to have their work published The Australian Pharmacy Students’ Journal (APSJ) was officially launched at the …
Pharmacists key in reaching vaccine milestone
Two million COVID vaccine doses have been administered in over 500 state and territory clinics in only 27 days, as some community pharmacists in Queensland join the rollout The Society …
Focused on work ahead as Reconciliation Week ends
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has recommitted to meaningful action in the name of reconciliation as National Reconciliation Week 2021 concluded across Australia SHPA Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
ICU focus
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) has comprehensively revised leading guidelines on the provision of intensive care This revision defines pharmacist-to-patient ratios, standardises national and state-based classifications for …
Rollout recalibrated
Changes to the vaccine rollout will see hospital pharmacists in crucial roles expanding vaccine hubs National Cabinet met on Thursday to discuss issues including the recalibration of the COVID-19 vaccine …
Swallowing in the spotlight
Pharmacists can be key in helping people with swallowing difficulties, stakeholders say The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is highlighting the impact of swallowing difficulty on medicines safety, and …
The week in review
Some key final reports were issued this week, and more COVID-19 news In COVID-19 news, the TGA said it is set to start publishing weekly reports on adverse events related …
Recommended: an expert pharmacist presence
The Final Report into the aged care sector makes several recommendations about the involvement of pharmacists, including medication management reviews The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care …
The week in review
Pharmacists were at the centre of this week’s biggest news: the first COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia There was exciting news in the COVID-19 crisis this week, with the beginning of …