Flu vaccination expansion needed
The 2017 flu vaccine was well matched to the circulating strains – yet appears to have been less effective than usual Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy said in a …
FIP: We are all connected
FIP has made several new recommendations on pharmacy’s role in fighting antimicrobial resistance The “One Health” approach, which recognises that the health of humans, animals and ecosystems are interconnected, should …
Docs ‘missing the point’ on codeine harms
The Guild has told doctors to “get real” about tackling the harms caused by opioid misuse Guild president George Tambassis was responding to today’s RACP statement on codeine, criticising it …
World news wrapup: 28 September 2017
British pharmacist allegedly showed children Islamic State videos; CVS beefs up defenses in opioid fight; tech allegedly stole pain drugs from dying patients Nottingham, England: Leicester pharmacist Zameer Ghumra has …
How pharmacy celebrated its annual day
The profession has marked World Pharmacists’ Day by highlighting how pharmacy can help manage health care challenges Irish people make an estimated two million visits to community pharmacy every month, …
Pharmacy key in ‘third wave’ health reforms
The Pharmacy Guild has begun talks with Health Minister Greg Hunt to discuss how pharmacy can help avoid hospital admissions In this week’s edition of Guild newsletter Forefront, national executive …
Driver flattens pharmacy beauty room
Staff and customers at the Yarrawonga TerryWhite Chemmart had a narrow escape when a customer drove through a front window At around four-thirty in the afternoon last Thursday, an elderly …
Turf war: have the debate, but keep it constructive
It’s important to discuss where the limits of pharmacy’s role lie – but the current “turf war” approach isn’t supported by the profession This month, PSA national president Dr Shane …
Lib Nat government would fund free flu vaccines
Victoria’s state Opposition has committed to free flu vaccines for all kids, should it win the next state election Shadow Minister for Health Mary Wooldridge announced that a Liberal Nationals …
Penalty rates appeal goes to Court
The Fair Work Commission did not recognise the impact of penalty rates cuts on low-earning staff in the retail and hospitality industries, a court has heard The appeal against the …
New constitution for SHPA
SHPA members have voted overwhelmingly for a new, contemporary constitution as a special resolution passed with 90% support last week The new SHPA Constitution will green-light a more diverse, skills-based …
What motivates your learning?
Pharmacists are being invited to have their say about CPD plans As the CPD year draws to a close, QUT Discipline of Pharmacy unit coordinator and PhD candidate Wendy Thompson …
