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‘Is this a way that a pharmacist should be speaking in a public forum?’
A pharmacist has been censured after making inflammatory pro-life comments on Facebook The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland’s Professional Conduct Committee has just released a report on an inquiry into the …
The week in review
There was lots of regulatory news this week, as we count down the days until the Federal Election… and find out how pharmacists may vote The Health Professional Councils Authority …
Social media complaints on the rise
“Inappropriate” conduct by pharmacists on social media can lead to complaints of professional misconduct and even penalties, warns council body Practitioners have been on the receiving end of a rising …
‘The most exploited health professionals in Australia.’
A former pharmacist has expressed their “resentment and rage” for those still practising in “dingy shops” Another Australian pharmacist has taken to Reddit to express frustration and anger at the …
Pharmacists investigated over Facebook posts
Caution urged over social media posts after pharmacists investigated for posting photos about patients, colleagues Leading professional indemnity insurer PDL is warning the profession about “areas of caution” when it …
‘You’re just some pharmacist. Goodbye.’
After an encounter with a demanding patient, one pharmacist busted some myths about the profession and urged the general public to have compassion for those who practise it Pharmacy is …
Twitter roundup
Booster shots, COVID jabs for kids and the availability (or not) of rapid antigen tests have been the issues of the day on social media… as well as a bit …
‘The disrespect is unbelievable.’
A breakfast show appears to have removed a section from its published podcast this week that claimed “pharmacists are lazy” Pharmacists have responded with outrage to a segment on Nova …
‘The PUA scene is no place for a nurse.’
The “appalling” details of a nurse’s misogynist posts on social media have been heard by a Tribunal which reprimanded him and suspended his registration for six months The Victorian Civil …
World news wrapup: 19 August 2021
Pharmacy worker’s stalker jailed; US pharmacist arrested over alleged sale of COVID vaccination cards on eBay; alleged robber tunnelled through plasterboard to get opioids Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: A man has faced …
World news wrapup: 6 May 2021
Crusading pharmacist doxxed for countering misinformation; NZ independents face CWH, Bargain Chemist openings Mississippi, US: A pharmacist has been “doxxed” and received death threats after she gained a strong TikTok …
Don’t undermine vaccine efforts: Boards
“There is no place for anti-vaccination messages in professional health practice,” says a Pharmacy Board spokesperson as Ahpra explains what’s expected of providers The National Boards and Ahpra have published …