World News
World news wrapup: 14 November 2024
Pharmacists are concerned they may face pressure to prescribe; professional misconduct ruling against Kiwi pharmacist; British pharmacy prepares Paddington for Peru trip Ontario, Canada: Pharmacists are speaking out about their …
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: 31 October 2024
Canadian province slashes pharmacy funding; UK county survey on pharmacy closure impact; pharmacy liable in kickback scheme Gloucestershire: Healthwatch Gloucestershire has implemented a survey to find out what pharmacists and …
World news wrapup: 24 October 2024
Meds run out in besieged Gaza; English pharmacists face abuse; Californian pharmacy workers go on strike Gaza: In a blog post outlining the current state of the health system in …
World news wrapup: 17 October 2024
US giant plans to close 1,200 locations; pharmacist sentenced again over fungal meningitis outbreak; finding in NZ dispensing error case Chicago, Illinois: According to Metro, the pharmacy giant Walgreens is …
World news wrapup: 10 October 2024
Estonia to expand scope; Canadian military pharmacist severely reprimanded over amphetamine theft; British pharmacists burning out Tallin, Estonia: Estonia’s Ministry of Social Affairs is hoping to allow pharmacists to expand …
World news wrapup: 3 October 2024
UK pharmacist action may see Saturday closing; California vetoes bill to reign in pharmacy benefit managers; Ireland outlines vision for future UK: British pharmacy publication Chemist+Druggist has polled its readers …
World news wrapup: 19 September 2024
Intern snooping in patient records sparks privacy report; times are hard for Welsh pharmacies; CVS workers in California plan strike Regina, Saskatchewan: A pharmacy intern’s prying into the medical records …
Resource targets unsafe online medicines
Patients and carers are increasingly turning to the internet to source substandard and falsified medicines, one group warns On World Patient Safety Day (18 September 2024), the International Pharmaceutical Federation …
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 …
World news wrapup: 5 September 2024
US multi-state pharmacy crime organisation bust; FIP focus on sub-Saharan Africa; arrest made in pharmacist’s cold case murder Omaha, Nebraska: Five people are facing federal charges following a Drug Enforcement …
Aussies honoured in South Africa
Two Australians are among a group of pharmacists honoured at the International Pharmaceutical Federation congress in South Africa Australia’s Dr Shania Liu was named the recipient of the Early Career in …