How Mum’s diet could help colic
Researchers examined whether providing a low FODMAP diet to breastfeeding mothers could help reduce colic in infants… and the results suggest it could While avoiding “windy” foods is common among …
Sharp rise in Section 150s
A pharmacist showing up to work drunk, S8s going missing, inappropriate compounding and matters related to fraud are among behaviours that have seen pharmacists face Section 150 hearings Stuart Ludington, …
A vision of personalised care
By 2030, all Australians could have genetic screening done early in life to provide individual risk profiles, a new paper on personalised medicine forecasts The new Occasional Paper, from the …
‘The ’80s are calling Dr Zappala.’
Pharmacists are unimpressed with the latest pot shot from GPs, in which they were called “usurpers” Earlier this week, AMA vice-president Dr Chris Zappala wrote in Australian Medicine that he …
Labor backs small business tax cuts
Labor says it will back the Coalition Government’s plan to fast-track tax cuts for small and medium sized businesses On Thursday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced …
Checking out the best
Award-winning pharmacist Lucy Walker is heading off on a round-the-world trip to investigate the best of the best pharmacy practice Owner of the Terry White Chemmart Goondiwindi in rural Queensland …
Tax relief to be delivered early
The Morrison Government has announced that it will deliver tax relief for small and medium sized businesses five years earlier than planned Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg …
‘Weight discrimination is rife across the world.’
Weight stigma and discrimination are more prevalent than discrimination due to sexual orientation, gender or ethnic background, new research shows The World Obesity Federation is calling for an end to …
World news wrapup: 11 October 2018
Walgreens readies for Hurricane Michael; crisis in Zimbabwe as drugs run out and pharmacies demand cash; UK pharmacy stakeholders call for better planning Gulf Coast, US: As Hurricane Michael threatens …
‘Usurper’ pharmacists have ‘perverse profit incentive,’ says GP
Another prominent GP has accused pharmacists of pushing beyond their scope of practice in a bid to make more money AMA vice president Dr Chris Zappala has penned a piece …
Pharmacy top allergy info destination
Almost all Australians with moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis are experiencing disrupted sleep and its impact on health and wellbeing Mylan Health has released the results of its YouGov Galaxy research in …
Exclusive direct supply danger warning
Exclusive direct supply leaves patients exposed to single-point failure in PBS supply, says NPSA If monopoly supply arrangements between manufacturers and pharmacies continue, there will be no back-ups to protect …
