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World news wrapup: 7 November 2024
CVS pharmacist breaks down, saying “I can’t be a punching bag anymore;” pharmacy take on UK Covid inquiry; Indian pharmacist arrested on murder charge US: A TikTok user has reportedly …
World news wrapup: 12 September 2024
NZ baby stopped breathing after dispensing error; UK pharmacist’s efforts to help stymied by EpiPen shortage; Ireland cracks down on vapes New Zealand: A pharmacist breached the Code of Health …
Excessive workloads risk mental health: study
“We need to see healthcare professionals as human beings… their resilience has limits,” warns pharmacy researcher Pharmacists are not invincible and need mental health support to help cope with increased …
Speak up if your workload is too high, says owner
What is a manageable number of daily scripts for a pharmacist juggling multiple professional services? A longtime proprietor believes owners should play it safe Pharmacy proprietors should be conservative in …
‘I think I am having a heart attack’
A stressed, busy US woman was the sole pharmacist on duty at a CVS in Indiana, when she experienced heart attack symptoms – but was worried about closing the store …
The impact of medication shortages
Who is hit hardest by medicines shortages…and how do they affect community pharmacists? Jack Janetzki, Wern Chai, Tien Bui, Fei Sim and Vijayaprakash Suppiah investigate The researchers present preliminary findings …
The week in review
Online abuse of pharmacists, medicines shortages, and a glimpse into the near future made the headlines this week Medicines shortages came to the fore this week, as a survey examined …
Working pharmacist voices go unheard: union
Pharmacists are capable and willing to step in to do more for patient health, says Emma McBride – but the union says it has never been consulted on what full …
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 …
New services and impact on workload
Pharmacy owners need to keep a close eye on whether the number of staff dispensing is in line with workload guidelines, says one authority In its latest circular, the Victorian …
Workload warning
The Pharmacy Council of NSW has highlighted the problem of unsafe workloads, saying they’re a frequent contributor to complaints The Council receives more than 300 complaints against pharmacists a year, …
Pharmacist to patient ratios matter: SHPA
SHPA has spoken out in support of hospital pharmacists, following reports of understaffing, pressure and looming industrial action in the ACT The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia says that …