PBS changes hurt the most needy: Guild
The Guild says patients should talk to pharmacy staff about PBS pricing changes which came into place on 1 January as it claims they may cause significant confusion among those patients most …
Panadol Osteo could double in price: Quilty
Panadol Osteo could double in price due to regulatory changes, claims the Guild’s head. Speaking on national radio, David Quilty did not hold back on his feelings and explained his concerns, especially …
Bowls Australia: be a good sport
Bowls Australia has developed a partnership with the Good Sports program to establish healthier, safer and more family-orientated bowls clubs nationwide. It is the largest preventive health program for the community …
#SoberSelfie challenge: new campaign
#SoberSelfie Challenge is urging people not to a drink for a weekend or a fortnight. The #SoberSelfie Challenge, an initiative of the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF), says people who participate and enjoy feeling hangover-free should take a photo …
PBS listings need review: Guild
An urgent review is needed of the de-listing of some medicines which were available on the PBS and now will cost more OTC, says the Guild.The Guild has written to the Pharmaceutical Benefits …
Quit now: AMA
Giving up cigarettes is life-changing and now is an ideal time to quit for good, says the Australian Medical Association (AMA). AMA president, professor Brian Owler, says that although quitting smoking …
Forget the sun tan: AMA warning
Forget the sun tan, the AMA is reminding people to be sun smart to reduce the risk of skin cancer. AMA President, Professor Brian Owler, says many Australians look forward to …
Mental health resource for pharmacists
Eastern Melbourne PHN and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Victoria, today launched a mental health resource for pharmacists as part of the Pharmacy Integration Project Report. This Project was jointly developed by the …
2015 a tough year, and there’s more to come: Sinclair
With review ‘scope creep’ meaning ownership rules may be captured by the upcoming review, and a Health Minister who appears not to be a great friend of pharmacy, the industry …
Intervention helps patients manage their blood pressure
Pharmacist intervention can make significant improvements in helping patients manage their blood pressure through the use of ‘smart’ monitoring kiosks, a US pilot program has found. According to the US-based Pharmacy …
1-in-2 Aussies risk ‘accidental’ sun damage: CCF
Forget sunbaking, just doing jobs outside the house may result in dangerous sunburns and cancer risk, warns the Cancer Council Foundation (CCF). Cancer Council and the Australasian College of Dermatologists joined with National …
Medicare should change how it pays doctors: CHF
The way doctors are paid must be changed to ensure consumers and the community get the best value out of Medicare, the Consumers Health Forum (CHF) says. The lobby group today released …