vaccination
Australia rubella-free
Rubella has been officially eradicated in Australia, the World Health Organization has announced “The elimination of rubella is a great day for public health in Australia and sends a powerful …
‘This is purely about money making from a pharmacist perspective’
The new RACGP Chair has criticised expanded pharmacy vaccinations in NSW, but the Guild NSW president says pulling the ‘money making’ card is hypocrisy New Chair of the Royal Australian …
What you need to know about administering the MMR vax
Victoria’s Health Department has issued a communique outlining pharmacists’ obligations under the expanded vaccination program, which starts next week The Victorian Government is expanding its existing pharmacist immuniser program to …
Vaccination national consistency on the way?
The Pharmacy Guild has welcomed a move towards harmonising pharmacist vaccination across Australian jurisdictions The Federal, State and Territory Health Ministers stated that a nationally consistent approach to pharmacist administered …
Behind the scenes
The Health Minister has signalled there may be potential for some amendments on price disclosure, says community pharmacist insider Community pharmacist and owner of an independent pharmacy in Rozelle, NSW, …
More pharmacist vaccination needed—for adults
An immunisation expert has rejected a Guild call for pharmacists to vaccinate adolescents against whooping cough But for adults, pharmacists could be doing much more across the country, says Professor …
Emergency campaign to boost pharmacy awareness
The pharmacy phase of a new campaign urging Victorians to save 000 for emergencies has launched And the campaign will likely boost awareness about the true range of services available …
Clinics over, but pharmacists can still vaccinate
The Tasmanian branch of the Guild is encouraging people to speak with their pharmacies about meningococcal vaccination The Tasmanian Government held two free meningococcal ACWY vaccination clinics in the northern …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week, with pharmacist-GP tensions flaring again… The week started on a high, as Victoria announced new vaccination reforms which will see pharmacists able to offer the …
GP warns of ‘McPharmacy’ vaccination model
A frequent critic of profession says expanded pharmacist vaccination is just an opportunity for pharmacies to sell complementary medicines Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee …
AMA vaccination attitude ‘infuriating’
Leading pharmacists have expressed disappointment at doctors’ reaction to the announcement of expanded pharmacist vaccination in Victoria And stakeholders in NSW remain disappointed at the lack of similar announcements in …
Two-thirds of Aussies want more pharmacist vaccines
Victoria has announced vaccination reforms which will see pharmacists able to administer vaccines to 16-year-olds The announcement comes as new PSA research reveals that almost two-thirds of Australians believe …