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WA pharmacists need access to PPE
Monday | Feb 21 2022PRIMARY Health Networks (PHNs) across Western Australia need to be supported to effectively distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline workers, including pharmacists, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) warns.
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Pharmacists’ morale at all time low
Monday | Feb 21 2022EMPLOYEE pharmacists are reporting high levels of stress and burn-out due to increasing workloads stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey by Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) reveals.
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Pharmacies join Novavax rollout
Monday | Feb 21 2022NOVAVAX'S long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out through close to 870 community pharmacies across the country, with more set to receive stock of the shot in the coming weeks.
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Business support
Monday | Feb 21 2022SIGMA Healthcare is offering pharmacy owners the tools to grow their business with support from Sigma Financial Services.
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TGA warning
Monday | Feb 21 2022THE Therapeutic Goods Administration has issued a warning that ipilimumab "has been linked to the rare yet serious adverse event of serous retinal detachment".
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Sydney Uni opens door for use of Doctor of Pharmacy title
Monday | Feb 21 2022COMBINED Bachelors and Masters of Pharmacy programs announced by the University of Sydney (PD 18 Feb) will pave the way for further growth and development of the profession, Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President, Trent Twomey says.
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EleCare recall
Monday | Feb 21 2022ABBOTT Australasia Pty Ltd is conducting a precautionary recall of infant formula products including EleCare and Similac, due to potential microbial contamination.
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Pharmacy4Less scoops awards
Monday | Feb 21 2022PHARMACY4LESS Top Ryde Shopping Centre, has taken out Sydney's Northern Districts Local Business Awards 2021 Business of the Year title.
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Pharmacist exchange
Monday | Feb 21 2022THE Pharmacy Guild of Australia is set to assist a British pharmacist to secure a placement in an Australian store under an exchange scholarship program being launched by the World Pharmacy Council (WPC).
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Herbal remedy leads to arrest
Monday | Feb 21 2022EGYPTIAN pharmacist, Ahmed Abul-Nasr, is facing a number of charges relating to the possession and promotion of "herbs and medications of unknown origins", Ahram Online reports.
