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‘Full scope doesn’t mean free scope’: Union
Professional Pharmacists Australia members at National Pharmacies are set to take protected action to secure improved staffing levels and pay Staffing and pay rates are not keeping pace with the expansion …
Sunscreen proposals attract applause and scrutiny
“In the interest of transparency and public safety, we believe (sunscreen test) results should be made available to everyone,” a consumer advocacy group says Moves by the medicines regulator to …
Jump in prescription medicine applications
TGA misses 100% performance target due to “increased number and complexity of applications,” Department of Health annual report finds The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) completed 98.8% of prescription medicine evaluations …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest research news Neuropsychiatric outcomes after montelukast versus inhaled corticosteroids in paediatric asthma In this pooled analysis of two birth cohorts, use of montelukast is …
What does allergic rhinitis relief mean for everyday life?
A runny nose, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes may be the obvious signs of allergic rhinitis (AR), but the impact can reach much further. AR can disrupt sleep and daily …
AI-generated health content sparks concern
Growing concerns among health professionals about the impact of online medical misinformation, new report highlights Health professionals are increasingly worried about medical misinformation in their communities, according to new data …
TGA moves to strengthen confidence in sunscreen
New testing requirements to bolster sunscreen standards, regulator says Proposed sunscreen reforms will aim to strengthen testing and specific ingredient quality requirements, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) reveals. The move …
Increased mortality link to accidental overdose ‘striking’: study
Appropriate care after hospitalisation has potential to reduce “stark” mortality figures, say researchers on study that includes pharmaceuticals People hospitalised after an accidental drug overdose are 3.5 times more likely …
Owners must have oversight
“All owners share responsibility for the lawful operation of their pharmacy,” a spokesperson for the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing says The vast majority of PBS approved pharmacy owners …