World news wrapup: 21 November 2024

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Moving beyond the standard route

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‘Change is overdue’

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Concurrent funding for aged care pharmacists and RMMRs needed

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‘Doctor of Pharmacy’ title announced

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Dr Brett MacFarlane discusses the negative effects of allergic rhinitis on children’s quality of life, and shares knowledge and skills in its effective management 4 December 2024 | 8-9.00PM AEDT …

Britain’s community pharmacy network is on the precipice, with fresh government funding needed to ensure its survival, while US pharmacies are being urged to look beyond the dispensary for revenue …

“Not being afraid of being wrong”: AJP podcast host Carlene McMaugh speaks to Adam Livori about the lessons from his varied career in pharmacy, covering nuclear pharmacy and research, running …

Healthcare system needs “a reboot”, rather than patchwork solutions, Guild leader says  Politicians are being urged to commit to enabling pharmacists to deliver “more treatments to patients, safely, efficiently and …

Petition calls for RMMRs to be funded alongside aged care on-site pharmacists  Withdrawing funding for Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs) is not in the best interests of patients, a petition …

New extended Masters qualification will allow pharmacy graduates to use ‘Doctor’ title Graduates of a new Level 9 Extended Masters of Pharmacy degree will earn the title of Doctor of …

Promethazine hydrochloride should not be given to children under six, warns TGA following investigations The Product Information (PI) for Phenergan will soon change to extend a contraindication from children less …

Molnupiravir accounts for largest share of Covid-19 oral antiviral market, government expenditure: drug utilisation committee Molnupiravir (Lagevrio) is the most popular Covid-19 antiviral of choice, according to new data published …

New SSSI allows pharmacists to substitute different brands and strengths of estradiol patches due to scarcity With estradiol patches in serious shortage, new legislation allows pharmacists to supply different brand …

Community pharmacists are being urged to make their voices heard in the Pharmacy Council of NSW elections  Advocacy group, Community and Pharmacy Support Group (CAPS), is calling on pharmacists to …

Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Irritable bowel syndrome: low-dose antidepressant improves symptoms Low dose of amitriptyline (10mg daily for 6 months) improves overall symptoms and abdominal …

Four outstanding pharmacists have been recognised at the Emeritus Lloyd Sansom AO Distinguished Lecture Series The Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) has announced the recipients of the Dr Erica Sainsbury Awards, …

Opposition health spokesperson grills department officials over their management of a spike in submissions for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee The November 2024-2025 Supplementary Budget Estimates have seen officials say …