Are pharmacists burning out?
Early career pharmacists are among the most stressed members of a high-stress profession, a new Australian survey has found Half of Australia’s pharmacists are dissatisfied with their work-life balance, the …
Pharmacist misused oxycodone, alprazolam
A pharmacist who misappropriated OxyNorm and Kalma has been given a formal reprimand by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal The North Melbourne pharmacist suffered a rib injury in 2012, …
ACT pharmacists ready to battle whooping cough
As the ACT fights an “unusually high” incidence of whooping cough, pharmacies have reminded consumers that they’re ready to help As reported over the weekend, the ACT had the highest incidence …
The week in review
Pay has been high on the agenda this week in community pharmacy The PSA‘s Dr Shane Jackson told the AJP that a way to improve the pay situation is to …
Anti-vax doctors under investigation
Doctors identified as anti-vaccination are being investigated by state and national authorities, Health Minister Greg Hunt says The RACGP has also responded to claims of a GP anti-vaccination “underground network” …
Pharmacies selling ‘snake oil,’ say Kiwi GPs
Like their Australian counterparts, doctors across the Tasman are taking aim at pharmacy over complementary medicines The New Zealand Medical Association had expressed concern in Pharmacy Today over the Pharmacy …
ASMI defends vitamin B
ASMI has expressed its support for B vitamin supplements following suggestions it may increase cancer risk This statement comes in response to research based on data from more than 77,000 …
DDS acts on diabetes
Discount Drug Stores have launched clinics to help locals assess their diabetes risk levels and better manage their conditions More than 500,000 Australians suspected to have undiagnosed diabetes, and approximately …
Doctors in anti-vax ‘underground network’
A handful of Melbourne doctors have formed an “underground network” to help families avoid mandatory vaccinations, the Herald Sun claims In the article, “Secret Melbourne cell of anti-vaxxer doctors under …
Doctors will prescribe less codeine: Gannon
Seeking an exemption from prescription for codeine-containing products is heading into “dangerous territory,” says AMA chief And it’s likely doctors will prescribe less codeine and at lower doses after the …
Do Aussies pay too much to treat hayfever?
The cost of allergy treatment is restricting access for some, stakeholders warn as we head into hayfever season Australian with allergies pay more than their counterparts overseas, Channel Nine News …
Record EBOS earnings
EBOS has announced record earnings for 2017, with net profit after tax of 11.6% And its pharmacy business continues to successfully handle the sector’s challenges, EBOS says, with the merger …
