40 agents of digital change
Community, hospital, and academic pharmacists have formed a Pharmacists Digital Health Leaders Network to enhance use of My Health Record by pharmacists and pharmacies The 40 network members will support …
Voluntary Assisted Dying bill passed
Victoria’s Parliament has passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying bill, which will see pharmacists involved in the euthanasia process The legislation will now go through an 18-month implementation period before it …
Global focus on pharmacist harm minimisation
FIP has released a new report outlining the value of involving pharmacists in reducing harm from drugs of abuse The new International Pharmaceutical Federation report describes harm reduction services such as …
Use INCS alone, not with antihistamine tablets: experts
A nasal spray alone may be more beneficial than adding an antihistamine tablet when treating hayfever, US experts suggest The Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters, which comprises representatives of …
Australia’s poorest are sickest
How well-off you are can significantly affect your chances of suffering a non-communicable disease or dying early Australia’s Health Tracker by Socio-Economic Status, a new report by the Australian Health …
Crack down on grandfathered ownership rules: poll
Support for pharmacist ownership remains very strong, our latest poll reveals The issue of pharmacy ownership has again surfaced with the news that Ramsay Health Care is to go ahead …
Pharmacy Compact is my commitment: Hunt
Greg Hunt has reiterated his support for community pharmacy while on the campaign trail for John Alexander The Liberal candidate for Bennelong, who is contesting a by-election which could determine …
DIY ethic behind CM use, vaccine refusal
Complementary medicine use doesn’t cause vaccine refusal – but it is correlated, researchers have found A small new study led by a researcher from The University of Western Australia has analysed …
Don’t take bedroom pill linked to vet practice: TGA
The TGA has warned Aussie men not to purchase a supplement which purports to enhance sexual performance – but is used in dogs The regulator has issued a statement declaring that …
Victorian pharmacists honoured
Victorian hospital pharmacist and PSA Clayton area coordinator Rodney Whyte MPS has been awarded the 2017 Victorian Pharmacist Medal Mr Whyte – from Monash Health – was rewarded for his …
Recall widens again
The Apo-Perindopril Arginine recall has been widened for a second time, affecting four more batches Apotex, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling four more batches of the blood pressure …
Women not a burden on pharmacy: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild has come under fire for querying the employer role in paid parental leave As part of its submission to the Senate Inquiry on red tape, the Pharmacy …
