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Pharmacists exasperated by rollout
Wednesday | Aug 4 2021MOVES to activate community pharmacies as COVID-19 vaccination sites is welcome, but the profession is "exasperated" by the Federal Government's delay in extending the immunisation services to the sector, pharmacist and Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Emma McBride, says.
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Community focus drives COVAX push
Wednesday | Aug 4 2021DRIVEN by the desire to play a part in the push to get 80% of Australians vaccinated against COVID-19 and restore a semblance of normality to the community is a major factor behind Narwee Pharmacy co-owner, Joe Keledjian's decision to join the vaccine rollout.
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Always have a COVAX vial on the go
Tuesday | Aug 3 2021PHARMACISTS providing COVID-19 vaccination (COVAX) services are being urged to ensure they have a vial ready at all times to ensure as many doses go into arms as possible.
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Aged care patients need pharmacists
Tuesday | Aug 3 2021PATIENTS in aged care facilities need pharmacists on their side to bridge the gap between residents and medical staff, patient advocate, Theresa Flavin believes.
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Boosting rural pharmacy
Tuesday | Aug 3 2021EMPOWERING pharmacists to do more in rural and remote areas could be key to attracting young members of the profession out of the cities, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) National President, Associate Professor Chris Freeman, believes.
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Please look after yourselves: Board
Monday | Aug 2 2021PHARMACISTS are being urged to pay attention to their health and wellbeing, amid growing cases of substance abuse within the profession.
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Corum restructures team
Monday | Aug 2 2021PHARMACY software specialist Corum Group Limited has appointed James Nevile as its new Chief Operating Officer, as part of changes to "build a more effective and appropriate structure for future growth".
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Pharmacists critical for health: Hunt
Friday | Jul 30 2021PHARMACISTS have a vital role to play on the frontline of Australia's health system, Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, believes.
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Guild to push for fairer COVAX pay
Friday | Jul 30 2021PHARMACISTS are being urged to embrace their role in the COVID-19 vaccination (COVAX) rollout to support the Pharmacy Guild of Australia in pushing for better remuneration.
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Rent relief for Victorian pharmacies
Friday | Jul 30 2021COMMUNITY pharmacies in Victoria that have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 may be able to access secure rent relief under a State Government program.
