More flu vaccines arrive as seniors warned not to double dip
Seniors doubling up on flu vaccines could be exacerbating the shortage, warns the AMA’s new president Dr Tony Bartone, new president of the AMA, has told the Border-Mail that older …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in pharmacy, with change on the horizon and potential changes suggested from several quarters We heard that Queensland will look into a range of issues …
Vaccine refusers want to fit in: study
Parents’ choices about whether to vaccinate their children are largely influenced by their social networks, new research has found A new study, by researchers at the University of Western Australia …
Hunt announces pain plan
The Federal Government will fund a national action plan on chronic pain management, Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced Speaking at Painaustralia’s AGM, Mr Hunt said that the national action …
Pharmacist prescribing claims of pressure relief ‘ludicrous’, says RACGP
Pharmacist prescribing would put vulnerable patients at risk and won’t take pressure off GPs and hospitals, the RACGP claims Following the announcement of a review into the pharmacy sector in …
Health Expo brings community together
Samford TerryWhite Chemmart has again hosted its local Health Expo, which has now grown to more than 100 stands Then the Samford Chemmart, in 2016 the pharmacy took out the …
Laxatives need pharmacist advice: coroner
A coroner has recommended laxatives be rescheduled to Pharmacist Only following the death of a woman who was taking up to 800 Dulcolax tablets a day Adelaide woman Claudia La …
TWC continues flu vaccination as states ration doses
Flu vaccines are being rationed in NSW and Victoria, following a significant increase in demand Victorian health minister Jill Hennessy called on the Federal Government to become more organised about …
Ban CM brands from making unfounded claims: doctors
The RACGP has added its voice to calls to block proposed legislation that would allow complementary medicines to make non-evidence-based claims The proposed legislation would permit “dangerous and misleading” claims …
World news wrapup: 24 May 2018
Pharmacist struck off after “crude” scheme in Ireland; hospital pharmacists strike in Malta; no national MAS for England Cork, Ireland: A pharmacist has had her registration cancelled by Ireland’s High …
Pharmacist flu shots better than nothing: Gannon
“Farming off” elements of healthcare to pharmacy means patients will lose out on health promotion opportunities, says outgoing AMA president Dr Michael Gannon In an interview with Tim Shaw on …
Tributes for pharmacist murdered in the UK
A British pharmacist has faced court charged with the murder of his wife, also a pharmacist Jessica Patel was found with serious injuries in her home in Linthorpe and was …