COVID-19
‘You couldn’t stay home.’
Pharmacists, politicians and other stakeholders took to social media on Thursday to thank the profession for its hard work during the COVID crisis The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia said it …
World news wrapup: 17 March 2022
Pharmacies burned down by medical students, doctors slam Biden’s “test to treat” COVID plan, pharmacists tell of shortages in Kyiv Darbhanga, India: Several pharmacies have been burned down in the …
TWC celebrates million COVID-19 vaccinations
TerryWhite Chemmart is again celebrating with a major vaccination milestone – delivering more than one million COVID-19 vaccinations to Australians TerryWhite Chemmart cited latest AIR data which says it is …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Impact of P-glycoprotein and/or CYP3A4-interacting drugs on effectiveness and safety of NOACs in patients with atrial fibrillation A meta-analysis of 15 …
World news wrapup: 10 March 2022
Ukraine’s First Lady praises pharmacy workers; Belfast pharmacist stabbed; Wellington pharmacist tells of anti-mandate protest impact Ukraine: Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenskyi, has singled out pharmacy workers for praise in …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Pandora’s box: Paxlovid, prescribing, pharmacists and pandemic This editorial provides practical guidance on identifying and managing drug interactions with …
RATs drive growth: Sigma
The sheer demand for RATs means a better-than-expected financial performance, Sigma reveals Sigma has made a statement saying that it now expects Underlying EBITDA for the financial year ending 31 …
‘Miracle’ claim attracts fine
The TGA says it has handed an infringement notice to a herbal medicine practitioner for allegedly advertising the “miracle covid treatment that no-one is speaking about” The Therapeutic Goods Administration …
Pharmacy COVID vax hits six million
There have now been six million COVID-19 vaccinations delivered through community pharmacy: underlining the importance of the sector, says the Guild The milestone was reached on Tuesday, 1 March, the …
Harnessing pharmacists in lessons learned from COVID
Initiatives brought in to help manage the COVID-19 crisis have changed how health is delivered… and one state plans to make the most of them The Guild’s Queensland branch has …
RATs in ‘plentiful supply’
The RAT shortage is over, Secretary of the Department of Health, Dr Brendan Murphy has told a Senate Estimates Committee When questioned about the availability of rapid antigen tests, a …
The week in review
Another busy week in community pharmacy, with a focus on pay and workloads, as well as personal protective equipment PPA released the results of a new survey on the impact …