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Concerns raised over pharmacists’ role in COVID vaccine rollout

Concerns raised over pharmacists’ role in COVID vaccine rollout

Queensland Health has taken steps to include pharmacies in the vaccination program. But will it come at the cost of patient safety?


Hospital pharmacists raise the alarm over post-surgery opioid prescriptions

Hospital pharmacists raise the alarm over post-surgery opioid prescriptions

More than 70% of Australian hospitals send patients home with strong opioids ‘just in case’, according to a new report.


RACGP opposes push to expand pharmacist scope in Queensland

RACGP opposes push to expand pharmacist scope in Queensland

The RACGP is firmly opposing efforts in Queensland to allow pharmacists to become prescribers, warning that the move risks public health.


GP questions study claiming pharmacists in practices lead to better outcomes

GP questions study claiming pharmacists in practices lead to better outcomes

Prominent healthcare quality expert Dr Evan Ackermann has told newsGP there are issues with a study suggesting placing pharmacists in general practices leads to a reduction in drug-related problems.


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