Ethics case study: Supplying medication to a 3rd party
Key considerations and a recommended course of action when a pharmacist is asked to supply medication to a third party.
Scenario:
A 20-year-old man approaches a...
Pandemic planning for pharmacists
If a pandemic or disaster struck in your community, would your pharmacy know how to properly assist?
That's the issue PhD candidate Elizabeth McCourt is...
What new data privacy laws mean for pharmacies
In February, the Federal Government substantially increased responsibilities around personal data for businesses who handle it, with healthcare providers given particular focus. So what...
Collaborate to identify and resolve drug-related problems
An Australian study indicates pharmacists should play a larger role in identifying and resolving drug-related problems (DRPs) as part of a collaborative general practice...
Alzheimer’s saliva test a potential breakthrough, but caution needed
More research has been urged after the creator of a breakthrough test for detecting Alzheimer’s disease said the test could be combined with daily...
Ethics case study: Supplying medication to a 3rd party
Key considerations and a recommended course of action when a pharmacist is asked to supply medication to a third party.
Scenario:
A 20-year-old man approaches a...
Pandemic planning for pharmacists
If a pandemic or disaster struck in your community, would your pharmacy know how to properly assist?
That's the issue PhD candidate Elizabeth McCourt is...
What new data privacy laws mean for pharmacies
In February, the Federal Government substantially increased responsibilities around personal data for businesses who handle it, with healthcare providers given particular focus. So what...
Collaborate to identify and resolve drug-related problems
An Australian study indicates pharmacists should play a larger role in identifying and resolving drug-related problems (DRPs) as part of a collaborative general practice...
Alzheimer’s saliva test a potential breakthrough, but caution needed
More research has been urged after the creator of a breakthrough test for detecting Alzheimer’s disease said the test could be combined with daily...
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