World news wrapup: 9 August 2018
Ear lost in pharmacist stampede; no sentence cut for pharmacist who glassed former friend; conscientious objection taken to human rights court Mulund, India: A young pharmacist lost an ear after …
Which drugs are best for ADHD?
A new review has examined pharmaceutical treatments for ADHD and pinpointed those most suitable for short-term use in children and adults Of the drugs available for ADHD, the most effective …
Pharmacists help in sulfonylurea therapy
A UK trial has seen pharmacists intervene for older patients with diabetes – and help 58% stop or reduce sulfonylureas The medication review was part of NHS West Hampshire Clinical …
Pharmacist ownership could be ‘whittled away by stealth’
The Guild’s David Quilty has taken aim at three types of opponent of pharmacist ownership: the ideologues, commercial opportunists and perennially confused In the latest edition of Forefront, the Pharmacy …
Half don’t take meds as directed
Even patients who consider themselves proficient at managing their medicines engage in unsafe practices, new findings reveal A consumer perception survey of Australian Patients Association members found that half admitted …
Should ‘bad’ cholesterol be lowered further?
People with already low levels of LDL-cholesterol may benefit from drug therapy to lower it even further, new research suggests The US research, published in JAMA, pooled the results of …
Could real time monitoring have helped Alissa?
A coroner has highlighted the “pressing need” for real time monitoring to help prevent accidental overdose deaths like that of a young mother At an inquest into the death of …
How new standards could double hypertension numbers
If our blood pressure guidelines lowered the cut-off for hypertension to match the new American standard, it would double the proportion of Aussie adults with the condition So say Professor …
‘Taking shortcuts with your health is simply not worth it.’
The AMA Queensland says that pharmacists should not have a wider scope of practice due to conflict of interest and lack of training In its submission to the Queensland Parliamentary …
Does running a business undermine pharmacist services?
The Pharmacy Guild has “waged a campaign” against transfers of pharmacy ownership to the Ramsay group, Ramsay Health claims In its submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into the pharmacy …
The week in review
With the end of PSA18 and controversy continuing around My Health Record, it’s been a busy week in the world of pharmacy The PSA18 conference wrapped up, and PSA national …
Pharmacies join together to support kids’ education
Pharmacy Catalyst Group members have helped build a new school in an earthquake-affected area of Nepal Pharmacy Catalyst, a banner group of independent pharmacies formed by instigo, has partnered with …