EpiPen 300µg recall
Alphapharm is recalling several batches of EpiPen 300µg, with an expiry date of April 17 Following consultation with the TGA, Alphapharm has initiated a recall of four batches of its …
Low FODMAP diet helps in IBS, endometriosis
Study finds the common occurrence of endometriosis in women with IBS, and the impact of diet in relieving symptoms A low FODMAP diet can help relieve symptoms for women suffering …
Codeine handling ‘suboptimal,’ says study
Newly published research has shown that in roughly a quarter of direct product requests for non-prescription combination analgesics containing codeine, pharmacists weren’t involved Researchers from LaTrobe University conducted 145 covert …
Forum: Theft by regular
“How would you go about dealing with a very regular customer you caught stealing. Footage clearly shows her deliberately wrapping a cosmetic up in her tissue, and putting it in her …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in pharmacy With the biggest event on the conference calendar, APP, finished over the weekend, it’s now time for Health Minister Greg …
Blackmores runs afoul of Chinese truth in advertising laws
China’s annual Consumer Rights Day program has condemned Blackmores for breaching the country’s truth in advertising regulations Fairfax Media report that the company, which has enjoyed significant success in the …
NSAIDs won’t cause people to ‘just drop dead,’ says expert
Australians should not be alarmed by the results of a Danish study which indicate NSAIDs should be pharmacy-only, says ASMI The Australian Self Medication Industry said today that it acknowledges …
On-the-spot DNA test brings personalised health to APP
Nearly 300 delegates to APP had their genes tested Healthcare professionals seeking new ways to bring personalised health to their customers saw, first hand, just what their DNA has to …
A blood test for autism?
A new blood test can determine if a child is on the autism spectrum with 96% accuracy and might allow for diagnosis under the age of two Scientists have developed …
Forum: Guild spokesperson, where are you?
“Could a spokesperson from the Guild please explain the Guild’s role in payment of medication reviews. So many people have been affected by rejection of payments. If the Guild is …
Pharmacy by the numbers
A new profession-specific annual report summary of the work of the Pharmacy Board has now been published Drawing on data from the 2015/6 annual report by AHPRA and the National …
Closing the gap is vital
On National Close the Gap Day it is crucial that the Government reflects on and renews its commitment to raising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health to be on par …