Asthma meds for kids prescribed incorrectly
An “alarming” number of children under five are being prescribed asthma medication outside of national guidelines, according to new research presented in Adelaide The study is being shared with health …
Stressed? Here’s help
Pharmacists now have access to a new resource on managing stress The Pharmacists Support Service has announced a new publication for Australian pharmacists: Managing Stress in Pharmacy: creating a healthier …
MyPak hoping to lead the DAA way
Arrow Pharmaceuticals and Douglas Pharmaceuticals have announced the formation of a new joint venture company, MyPak Solutions Pty Ltd The two say that MyPak Solutions is set to become the …
Severe asthma toolkit
A new clinical ‘toolkit’ designed to improve the management of severe asthma has been launched The toolkit, launched at the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand’s Annual Scientific Meeting …
The week in review
Several stakeholders have taken aim at pharmacy this week… but others have expressed support for what pharmacists do The ACTU has called for changes to employment rules which would see …
Pharmacy regulation an area of ‘policy purgatory’
Disappearing reports into the pharmacy sector are a sign that “the pharmacy industry has far too great an influence on its own regulation,” says David Leyonhjelm The Liberal Democratic Party …
ADHD and pregnancy outcomes
Women with ADHD may be more likely to have some adverse outcomes during pregnancy, new research suggests – but medication may not be the cause A study led by researchers …
‘Union choices’ could destroy small business
The ACTU’s call to give casual employees the right to permanent employment status would destroy small business in Australia, one stakeholder says Australian Council of Trade Unions Sally McManus has …
Childhood vaccination rates rising
Childhood immunisation rates are higher than ever – but it’s no cause for complacency New data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that nationally, more …
World news wrapup: 22 March 2018
Alaskan naturopaths want prescribing privileges; milkshake bar runs afoul of Texas Pharmacy Act; Boots reveals gender pay gap Dallas, Texas: A bar and eatery in the Deep Ellum entertainment district …
PrEP listing brings HIV goal closer
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is to be listed on the PBS from 1 April, Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced The preventative medicine tenofovir disoproxil fumarate with emtricitabine, or Truvada, is …
National capital has a new healthcare landmark
PSA is looking forward to the future in its new purpose-built Pharmacy House, opened by Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation Senator Zed Seselja During a ceremony attended by …