The week in review
Pharmacy has been in the media this week, again the subject of damning reports There’s been some controversy this week around pharmacists, as one mum told parenting site Kidspot that …
‘The current environment does not protect clinical studies.’
CMA wants new ways to protect intellectual property in complementary medicines, saying this would attract research investment Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) says that it has recommended a formula for successful …
‘We’re ready and raring to go.’
Pharmacists in Tasmania are now waiting on government supplies of meningococcal vaccine – and hope to expand vaccination further In late July Tasmania’s Minister for Health, Michael Ferguson, announced that …
ED presentations include acne, hiccups, repeats
Queensland Health has asked Australians to reconsider presenting to an emergency department for minor conditions which could be treated at a pharmacy or GP According to Queensland Health’s Chief Clinical …
Aussies given time to ‘consider their options’
The opt-out period for My Health record has been extended by an extra month, says the Health Minister, who also hit back at union claims In formally announcing the extension …
Anita is the NT’s top PA
Anita Jones is set to represent Northern Territory at the National Finals of the Pharmacy Assistant of the Year competition Ms Jones, from Amcal+ Palmerston Health Centre Pharmacy, will travel …
Man fined for claiming to be psychologist
AHPRA has warned health professionals that they cannot claim to be registered if their registration has been cancelled A man has been sentenced in the Adelaide Magistrates Court after being …
SHPA defends pharmacists after vial sharing risk claims
SHPA has hit back at claims in a pharmaceutical publication about vial sharing in chemotherapy Earlier this week, pharmaceutical and life sciences publication PharmaDispatch published an article in which companies …
World news wrapup: 9 August 2018
Ear lost in pharmacist stampede; no sentence cut for pharmacist who glassed former friend; conscientious objection taken to human rights court Mulund, India: A young pharmacist lost an ear after …
Which drugs are best for ADHD?
A new review has examined pharmaceutical treatments for ADHD and pinpointed those most suitable for short-term use in children and adults Of the drugs available for ADHD, the most effective …
Pharmacists help in sulfonylurea therapy
A UK trial has seen pharmacists intervene for older patients with diabetes – and help 58% stop or reduce sulfonylureas The medication review was part of NHS West Hampshire Clinical …
Pharmacist ownership could be ‘whittled away by stealth’
The Guild’s David Quilty has taken aim at three types of opponent of pharmacist ownership: the ideologues, commercial opportunists and perennially confused In the latest edition of Forefront, the Pharmacy …
