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Expert insights on the pharmacological management of overweight and obesity
Professor John Dixon and experienced pharmacist Dr Irene Um discuss the growing health concern of overweight and obesity and its pharmacological management 25 September 2024 | 7-8.00PM AEST This webinar …
Advanced Practice Pioneers
We are seeking to identify pharmacy’s Advanced Practice Pioneers, and we want you to tell us who they are Each year we ask our readers to identify those who are …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Preventing diabetes complications The key aim of diabetes management is to prevent complications, which are a major cause of morbidity and …
‘Tragedy’ after VAD spouse death
Coroner slams voluntary assisted dying self-administration laws that led to the death of a VAD patient’s spouse from ‘the most dangerous of pharmaceutical products’ The death of a VAD patient’s …
A slice of history for Dixon’s pharmacy
Tasmanian pharmacy celebrates 130 of family ownership, making it one of Australia’s longest-running family-owned apothecary Amcal Pharmacy Dixon’s in Wynyard north-west Tasmania has marked its 130th year under the ownership …
Data breaches hit three-and-a-half-year high
Health service providers continue to be Australia’s largest source of notifiable data breaches Businesses and government agencies reported 527 data breaches to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner in …
Limited PBS access, shortages may impact add-on therapy
Prevalence of add-on therapy in people with type 2 diabetes is “low” and should be increased to save lives, PBS records analysis finds More Australians with type 2 diabetes need …
Confusion with Wegovy prescriptions
PDL offers advice for pharmacists regarding Wegovy (semaglutide) following a number of incident reports Pharmacists are likely aware that Wegovy (semaglutide) is now available in Australia. The PDL Professional Officers …
Do complaint reports go too far?
Allegations which have yet to be proven can harm pharmacists, two lawyers argue Andrew Lambros, managing director at Bennett & Philp lawyers, and Maurice Hannan, its director, business advisory services, …
Little sign of cheating by pharmacy students
Pharmacy students have “obligations over and above that other students” to ensure they comply with academic integrity, university says Following reports that students at the University of Sydney have been …
Why is dementia different for women?
Dementia is devastating for all those whose lives it touches. But it may surprise you to learn that its impact is hitting women particularly hard, writes Leanne Philpott Key points: …
The week in review
It was all happening in Canberra this week, with the launch of a new pharmacy report, debate about pay for students and other young workers, and issues with vapes In …
Kiwi discounter eyes Aussie expansion
Discount pharmacies are continuing to grow their footprint across the ditch, with one chain planning to double its reach in the next few years Chain retailers, including Bargain Chemist, Countdown …
Policy statement encourages collaboration
Pharmacists around the world are pushing governments to establish professional regulatory systems and processes These systems are inclusive of quality assurance measures and scopes of practice that facilitate effective collaborations, …