More jabs from WA pharmacists
Western Australia is the latest state to expand pharmacist vaccination, allowing several vaccines to be administered to 16-year-olds WA Health Minister Roger Cook has announced that pharmacists will be able …
World news wrapup: 1 August 2019
Dead rat plague in UK pharmacy; reprimanded NZ pharmacist named; fatal injection in India Hull, England: A spokesperson for the Lloydspharmacy group has apologised to the local community after pharmacy …
Are PPIs affecting allergy?
A new analysis has found an association between taking prescription antacids and the risk of developing allergies A population-based analysis of health insurance records data for 8.2 million Austrians (97% …
Be prepared
How willing are community pharmacists to be trained about naloxone and opioid overdose prevention? New Australian research published in Science Direct found there is significant interest in attending such training, …
Come fly with me
TerryWhite Chemmart has partnered with Qantas Frequent Flyer to become the airline loyalty program’s exclusive, major pharmacy network across Australia The partnership is set to see frequent flyers earn two …
Four-times-stronger painkiller found in Endone pack
Pharmacists are being encouraged to inspect the contents of Endone 5mg tablets, after one pack was found to contain Anamorph 30mg The TGA has advised consumers and health professionals that …
New listings
Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced four medicine listings through the PBS from 1 August Mr Hunt says that the Morrison Government will invest $56 million in subsiding the medicines, …
Easier reading for patients
An improved format for CMIs is on its way, the TGA has advised consumers “Australian consumers will soon benefit from improved information about the medicines they and their family take,” …
A new alliance
The PSA and SHPA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding enabling closer cooperation representing and empowering the majority and spectrum of Australia’s pharmacists and technicians The MoU, announced at the …
The week in review
With many of Australia’s pharmacists descending on Sydney to attend the PSA19 conference, it’s been a very busy week in the world of pharmacy… At the conference, Health Minister Greg …
Brad Butt takes out inaugural award
Canberra pharmacist Brad Butt has been named the Australian Patients Association’s inaugural Most Outstanding Community Pharmacist of the Year at its annual awards night in Melbourne Mr Butt, from Cooleman …
Patients ‘lured’ into pharmacy services: AMA chief
AMA national president Dr Tony Bartone has again criticised pharmacy services such as vaccination, calling for more research into scope Commenting during AMA Family Doctor Week on Friday about the …