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dRx series: deprescribing levodopa in older people
Amanda Quek and Amy Page
Amanda Quek and Dr Amy Page take a look at the pros and cons of continuing levodopa Deprescribing is defined as a person-centred process of medication withdrawal intended to achieve …
Vale Calvin John Anthony
An Australian pharmacist pays tribute to Calvin John Anthony, a former leader of the US’ National Community Pharmacy Association and pioneer of several aspects of the profession Anthony, of Stillwater, …
Prescribing inconsistency creates ‘confusion and uncertainty’
Adopting a single, universally accepted definition of prescribing across all health professionals including pharmacists would promote consistency, say researchers from the NSW Community Pharmacy Trials Full scope of practice for …
Paracetamol poisonings more likely to be intentional: study
Intentional poisonings lead hospital admissions over one decade in NSW, boosting evidence behind government’s decision to reduce pack sizes, new study finds Compared to other poisonings, events involving paracetamol were …
The Grattan report: what doctors said
Both the RACGP and AMA have welcomed a new report suggesting the pharmacy sector be stripped of ownership, location and discounting regulations The Institute’s latest report, “Future Pharmacy: A better …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of an Oral Complementary Medicine Combination for Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis The ATLAS trial found that a 12‑week complementary‑medicine combination was …
Poll: Does pharmacy need a shakeup?
The Grattan Institute has made six recommendations which it says will address “bad governance” in the pharmacy sector The Institute’s latest report, “Future Pharmacy: A better deal for patients and …
Pharmacy held ‘hostage’ by ownership, location rules: new report
The Pharmacy Guild says that a new report by the Grattan Institute ignores a “fundamental reality” about the nature of the pharmacy sector The Grattan Institute has released a new …
The top 10
Surveillance fears and pay issues top our latest monthly most read stories list These were the most read stories on the AJP website between 10 June and 10 July: CWH …
New anti-money laundering obligations
Business brokers managing the sale of pharmacies are now required to obtain additional information from vendors and buyers under new anti-money laundering rules, Attain Business Brokers director, Natalie Sirianni writes …
CWH founders flag Sigma selldown
Brothers Jack and Sam Gance could sell up to 20% of their stake in the listed company depending on market and personal circumstances, disclosure documents reveal The co-founders of Chemist …
The week in review
S100 payment concerns, few warnings for medicines shortages and GPs doubling down on prescribing worries were among the topics our readers engaged with this week The Pharmacy Guild of Australia …