Study pinpoints greatest NSAID heart risk
Taking any dose of common NSAIDs for as little as a week has been linked to an increased risk of heart attack Previous studies have suggested that both traditional and …
Poll: What do you think of the Budget?
The pharmacy sector has mostly responded favourably to the 2017 Budget… but what do you think? The Pharmacy Guild said it welcomes the recognition of community pharmacy central to several …
$20k write-off, business measures lauded
Business stakeholders have welcomed some of the tax measures in the 2017 Budget, but have concerns about others The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell has …
Guilty plea for smashing windows, stealing drugs
A Yarrabah man has pleaded guilty to breaking into two pharmacies among other offences Joshua Chiculbuarra Barlow pleaded guilty to 15 charges, the Cairns Post reports, at the Cairns Magistrate’s …
Innovative medicines prices to drop
Medicines Australia and the Government have signed a five-year agreement which will see innovative medicines reduced in price over 15 years The organisation says the Strategic Agreement will support ongoing …
Key pharmacy measures locked in: Guild
The Guild has welcomed Budget measures such as a solution to the risk share issue and improved 6CPA community pharmacy programs It also welcomed the Government’s willingness to review the …
Growth on the horizon
Retail pharmacy trade is set for a period of growth – but not without challenges, a new report has found Bankwest’s Industry Overview Report on the pharmaceutical retailing industry, published …
Codeine ad compliance reminder
The TGA has reminded pharmacy not to advertise codeine-containing products after 1 February 2018 When all products containing codeine become prescription-only, it will be an offence to advertise them direct …
Woman overdoses on drugs prescribed by boyfriend
A woman died after taking a cocktail of drugs prescribed by her doctor boyfriend Coroner Simon Cooper found that Pamela Diane McCall died in February 2013 from an overdose of …
Payroll tax holds small business back
Victoria’s cut to regional payroll tax will assist jobs and growth, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says Victorian Treasurer, Tim Pallas, announced the payroll tax cut …
Don’t rush to crush more accessible
A full integration of Don’t Rush to Crush 2nd Edition is now available in AusDI This provides Australian pharmacists with easy access to important drug management information and advice in …
Allergic to nail varnish
The story of a woman who became allergic to nail varnish has been shared at the Australasian College of Dermatologists conference Dr Philippa Dickison presented on hand dermatitis and chronic …