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World News Wrapup: 2 May 2024
Pharmacist fined over role in hospital drug diversion; Canadian chain closes shops out of cyber-safety caution; Ireland wants a chief pharmacist Salmon Arm, British Columbia: A former pharmacist has been …
How pharmacy vaccination evolved
A new global intelligence report provides what its publishers call the most extensive and representative overview yet of the evolution of pharmacists’ role in vaccination The report, “Leveraging pharmacy to …
Pharmacists key to improving Indigenous health
Funding pharmacists to play a bigger role in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s healthcare could deliver improved outcomes while saving money, pharmacist Atinuke Abraham from the Victorian Aboriginal Health …
Pilot slammed as ‘workload shifting’
Pharmacists have no more of a conflict of interest than GPs do when it comes to the Queensland prescribing pilot, a leading pharmacist says Doctor groups continue to lambast the …
Harmonise RSV vax rules: PSA
State and territory governments are being urged to authorise pharmacists to administer RSV vaccines Changes to Queensland’s Extended Practice Authority – Pharmacists, which came into effect today (1 May 2024) …
Vyvanse shortage ‘resolved’
TGA declares supply issues impacting ADHD medication Vyvanse to be “resolved” Takeda Pharmaceuticals Australia is reporting that supply shortages are no longer impacting its Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesilate) capsules. Shortages had impacted …
Actions speak louder than words
Pharmacy owners need to see a “fair” Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement signed before they will feel confident in future viability of the sector While industry leaders are continuing to negotiate …
Hepatitis C: implications for practice
Treatment for chronic hepatitis C has been available through community pharmacies since 2016, but the predicted uptake of treatment has been lower than anticipated. Pharmacists have a key role to …
Swallowing safety of oral liquid medications
Liquid medications are designed to provide an ‘easy to swallow’ alternative to solid medication dosage forms and have added benefits of rapid absorption. However, for people with dysphagia, which affects …
To sleep perchance to stop breathing: sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that pharmacists will commonly encounter; given the current level of under-diagnoses, there is a key role for pharmacists in recognising symptoms and facilitating …
Rheumatoid arthritis
This article aims to assist pharmacists counsel their patients living with rheumatoid arthritis in all settings to understand their therapeutic goals, the options available and to manage their condition, and …
Overdose cluster linked to nitazenes
Addiction specialist flags concerns about opioid-contaminated drugs Australians need to be able to recognise and respond to the signs of an opioid overdose, NSW Health chief addiction medicine specialist, Dr …