Forum: QR scanning for CMIs
“APO include the square QR “barcode ” on their external packaging and it works really well to access a CMI via your smart phone… Smart generic company that APO.” Post …
Forum: DD-Book
“A dumb question, but I am curious. Dispense software by definition records all the necessary information required for prescriptions including S8s. Why is there still a need for handwritten registers or …
Forum: old drugs new uses
“This weeks gem is Metformin. I did know it is used for PCOS and Diabetes and I know that its mechanism of action is still being investigated and researched. What …
Forum: Wish list for new health minister?
“We should congratulate our new minister for health and wish him well in his new posting. Would it be presumptuous of us to help him along his way, by providing …
Forum: Dry sockets
“The patient is applying Seda-Gel to the local area every two hours for pain relief. Seda-gel contains lignocaine. This does numb the area. My concern is would the lignocaine used for …
Forum: Should Location Rules be Abolished?
The Location Rule thread currently underway on the AJP Discussion Forum continues to generate a significant level of interest with over 50 posts at last count. If you haven’t already …
Forum: CHF calls for scrapping of PBS copayment increases and electronic SN recording
“A breath of fresh air from the CHF! One is tempted to add “for once” but let’s be content to give credit where it’s due. The PBS Safety Net administration …
Forum: In a far distant land
“Spain has just introduced a co-payment for prescriptions for retirees whose “pension” is above a certain (arbitrary ?) amount. Very loud opposition from the public, the opposition politicians and some …
Forum: Post menopausal HRT – risk or benefit?
“Ever since the publication of the the Women’s Health Initiative I have urged caution regarding the use of HRT and sought to make patients aware of the apparent risks. An article …
Forum: Sussan Ley chartered VIP jet that cost $12000 (to get to APP)
“I was there to listen to her speech. She spent $12,000 of tax payers money to tell us Pharmacists that she had no money to give us!” Post a comment. …
Forum: Labeling inhalers and eye drops?
“I did read somewhere a while ago that there may be changes in the labelling requirements of the original container due to a} most patients ripping off the labels anyway …
Forum: Self reported penicillin allergy
“It can be a long and convoluted conversation when a patient informs you that they have a penicillin allergy….” Read the rest of the post and / or post a …