Protecting your identity online
Pharmacists need to mindful of online scams attempting to access their myGov accounts when filing tax returns, writes Victoria Le, senior manager, compliance and valuations at Peak Strategies With the …
July MIMS update
A look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, presentations, indications and contraindications New Products Etrasimod (as arginine) (Velsipity) is a sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) …
Unlocking the next step of your pharmacy career
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the counter? David Tong provides tips on transitioning from pharmacy to the pharmaceutical industry As pharmacists, we have long been pillars of the …
Caution with click method for semaglutide pen
PDL has become aware of a number of adverse events and health consequences from the popularised method of Ozempic (semaglutide) administration known as “counting clicks” Understanding the click method …
Pharmacies, it’s time to tax plan
I’m not sure about you but I feel like I have just blinked and it’s already the end of the financial year, writes Priya Narsing, a director at Peak Strategies …
Tasmanian pharmacist OCP resupply initiative commences 1 July 2024
From 1 July 2024, pharmacists in Tasmania can offer resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription to individuals who meet specific criteria. This service is inclusive …
June MIMS update
A look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products and indications New Products Avacopan (Tavneos) is a selective antagonist of the human complement 5a …
Providing a UTI service: what NSW pharmacists need to know
From 1 June 2024, NSW pharmacists who meet certain conditions can provide treatment for UTIs to eligible patients The UTI component of the NSW Pharmacy Trial ceased on 31 May …
The dry cough stops here. An effective dry cough solution.
Recommend Rikodeine to your patients to help put a stop to their stubborn dry cough. Cough is a common symptom for which people seek the advice of a pharmacist. Pharmacists …
WA community pharmacy OCP resupply pilot
From 28 May 2024, pharmacists in Western Australia can supply women who meet certain criteria with a resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) without a doctor’s prescription Pharmacists who …
Navigating the pitfalls of social media
It’s an integral part of our professional and personal lives, but for health professionals, it also has its hazards. PDL advises on use of social media… Social media has become …
Budget delivers ‘wins’ for pharmacy
Pharmacy owners will have plenty to think about following last week’s Federal Budget, Marcus Evitt of Peak Strategies says Labour Treasurer, Jim Chalmers has released the 2024-2025 federal budget, focusing …