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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for primary cardiovascular disease prevention in type 2 diabetes Current evidence does not support a cardiovascular benefit …
Positive signs on pharmacy naloxone supply and expertise
Naloxone supply in pharmacies is growing but more can be done, say experts Almost three quarters of Australian pharmacies are currently stocking naloxone, according to the findings of a recent …
Queensland licensing deadline looms
Pharmacy owners in Queensland are being urged to act now to apply for a new licence for their practices, as new rules come into force Queensland-based proprietors have less than …
National Pharmacies appoints new boss
New National Pharmacies chief executive pledges to focus on expanding services Little more than 12 months after joining National Pharmacies as chief financial officer Brigid Hughes is stepping into the top …
Andrographis dropped from listed medicines framework
Sponsors of listed medicines containing Andrographis are being “strongly encouraged” to withdraw their products following a TGA decision New medicines containing Andrographis paniculata (Andrographis) are no longer eligible for listing …
Cyber insurance premiums fall, but healthcare a concern
Competition in the cyber insurance market is driving premiums downwards, but insurers remain cautious about the healthcare space Healthcare businesses are being closely watched by underwriters as cyber insurance premiums fall …
CWH trio’s wealth dips: Richest 250 list
Shifting sands have seen a “major shake up” in The Australian’s wealth list, with pharmacy juggernauts among those whose positions have changed Some of the wealthiest people in Australia have …
Dynamics driving pharmacy-delivered vaccination explored
Study suggests assumptions about the relationship between pharmacy-administered vaccines and lower primary care access may not be correct Most pharmacy-delivered vaccinations over a recent five-year period took place within short …
The AJP celebrates its 140th birthday
See the picture gallery from our recent 140th birthday event The AJP celebrated its 140th year at an event, sponsored by Pharmabroker Sales, and held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney …
Pharmacists key in dementia management: PSA
Ahead of Dementia Action Week (21-27 September), the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia is reinforcing its commitment to supporting pharmacists’ role in managing the condition PSA says that the role pharmacists …
Services must provide a return: Twomey
Funding will be key to the expansion of the profession’s scope of practice, Guild leader says Australia must appropriately fund pharmacy’s core function of dispensing and additional services, if the profession …
Pharmacies facing phishing attacks
“Cyber criminals do not need to break down the front door” to access pharmacies’ IT systems, “they simply borrow the keys from someone else”, an expert says Pharmacists are being …