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A quiet revolution
The first in a series of podcasts discussing the current state of pharmacy, how it got there and where it’s likely to go in the future In this podcast, we …
The week in review
Pharmacist prescribing made headlines this week… with some stakeholders for, and some as usual against The Pharmacy Board revealed its position on pharmacist prescribing, saying that under Health Practitioner Regulation …
Ranitidine in shortage till mid-2020
The TGA has issued new advice for consumers about ranitidine, following the recent recall Earlier this month it recalled a number of brands of the heartburn medication, including Aspen’s Zantac, …
‘We have no intention in changing the rules.’
A Fairfax article has claimed the Health Minister is considering “supervised prescribing” by pharmacists – but the Minister denies it’s true A report appearing in The Sydney Morning Herald and …
Staying on top of pollen
Amcal has moved to help Australians stay informed about the day’s pollen count, in a bid to address hayfever Amcal Pharmacy says it is on a mission to help alleviate …
How does stockpiling, dependence and diversion relate to dose?
A study across patients recruited from Australian community pharmacies has looked at the link between prescribed opioid dose and problematic behaviours Many people stay on opioids for years to treat …
Clinical tips: allergic rhinitis
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Warning of first-week methadone hazards
Coroner says it is ‘impossible’ to identify whether the timing of pharmacist dispensing was a factor in the death of a young woman, within two days of commencing methadone treatment …
Health complaints up in the ACT
A dispensing error is among several case studies highlighted in the ACT Human Rights Commission’s annual report, which says complaints are up almost 10% In the case study, the Commission …
World news wrapup: 18 October 2019
Family sues after man dies following dispensing error; anonymous donors pay off all patient debts at one pharmacy; pharmacist prescribing jump in the UK Southaven, Mississippi: A man has died …
SMBs targeted
A new report has found that small and medium businesses in Australia and New Zealand have the highest rate internationally of ransomware attacks IT provider Datto Inc announced the findings …
New agreement for CWH professional services
Chemist Warehouse has partnered with MedAdvisor for the promotion, recording and delivery of all its health programs Chemist Warehouse has selected MedAdvisor’s PlusOne pharmacy software as its new platform to …