violence
The week in review
Double dispensing, pharmacist prescribing and women in pharmacy were all key issues which made the news this week We heard that some health practitioners have had their details stolen in …
Guild, PPA back union push for violence protections
One pharmacy union says violence in retail settings and the community is “escalating” – and calls for protections for workers The Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association Queensland Branch’s submission …
CWH manager speaks out on violence
A pharmacist is calling for help amid frequent violent incidents in his shop, saying assault isn’t like a frequent flyers scheme Chemist Warehouse Geraldton managing partner Mahmoud Elshwekh has taken …
Bodycams in Boots to combat pharmacy violence
The UK chain is rolling out body-worn cameras to 225 stores following a pilot program, as violence against pharmacy staff soars Pharmacy giant Boots has announced in a statement that …
World news wrapup: 25 August 2022
Three pharmacy giants told to cough up more than $900 million over opioids; codeine crisis in Ireland; NZ woman convicted over forged scripts Cleveland, Ohio: A US District judge has …
World news wrapup: 16 June 2022
Growing violence against UK pharmacists has them worried; “kick in the guts” for Kiwi independents as big discounters move in; US pharmacist founds “Uber Eats” of vaccination UK: Violence against …
World news wrapup: 4 June 2020
Pharmacists looted in US violence; Glasgow tea trolley helps in social distancing; NZ pharmacists call for mental health role United States: Fox News has reported on the “nightmare for a …
‘Women who come into your pharmacy may not have anywhere to go.’
Rosie Batty warns family violence may become worse over the next few months due to social isolation and financial pressures The 2015 Australian of the Year Rosie Batty has encouraged …
World news wrapup: 15 August 2019
Don’t drink bleach, says FDA; growing opposition to NZ direct-to-consumer prescription ads; Walgreens to close more stores United States: The Food and Drug Administration has taken the step of warning …
Reducing the risk of violence
Pharmacy and medical groups have hailed legislation to introduce real time monitoring in QLD, although some have expressed concerns over potential patient backlash Queensland Minister for Health Steven Miles has …
Drug and alcohol roundup: health issues
Recently the fifth IGCD Stakeholder Forum was held in Melbourne. Delegates from around Australia participated in discussions that would shape the policy on how we would manage drug use for …