The consequences of bullying
For the first time, bullying has been recognised globally as a risk factor for mental illness, thanks to the efforts of a University of Queensland research team UQ Postdoctoral Research …
Getting your ads right
AHPRA plans to run a pilot audit to check health practitioner compliance with advertising requirements in early 2019 Random audits of advertising compliance will advance a risk-based approach to enforcing …
New drug: Erenumab for migraine
Learn more about this new option for people who have frequent attacks of migraine Injections of erenumab have recently been added to the list of drugs used for prophylaxis of …
Are you an innovative pharmacist?
Or do you know someone who is? Nominations are closing soon for the 2018 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award UTS Pharmacy celebrates those within the profession who are …
Rural scholarships open
Students from rural and remote locations who are studying pharmacy or are intending to study pharmacy are invited to apply for the Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme for 2019 Supported by the …
Alleged rapist given back blue card
A pharmacy student accused of rape has been reissued his Working With Children card The international student, a man who can not be named due to court orders, is studying …
You and MHR
Pharmacists are invited to participate in a survey about My Health Record Australian pharmacists are invited to participate in an online survey ‘Opinions of Pharmacists About My Health Record’. The …
First class
Pharmacists in the opening round of Advancing Practice have been notified of their credentials This marks the end of Round 1 2018 evaluations and a new milestone for the growing …
Rego reminder
The Pharmacy Board has reminded pharmacists to renew their registration by the end of the month Pharmacists have until 30 November 2018 to renew their registration on time. “More than …
TWC to boldly go into the future
TerryWhite Chemmart has flagged a “bold” new plan which will see more personalised store formats and a medicines adherence focus At its 2018 Supplier Forum in Melbourne, its leadership team …
Hypertension uncovered
One in 10 Australians who participated in a national blood pressure check health program have been advised to seek further medical attention for possible high blood pressure More than 10,000 …
Sleep service a success
Amcal and Guardian pharmacies have hailed the first six months of their national sleep apnoea program a success The announcement follows a significant lift in program uptake and specialist referrals. …