Pharmacists funded in palliative care package
Record funding to improve involvement of NSW pharmacists in palliative care will help these “forgotten” health professionals NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced record funding for palliative care across …
Australia ranks poorly in preventive health
A new economic report looking at Australia’s investment in preventive health has found we rank poorly on the world stage Governments must spend more wisely to contain the burgeoning healthcare …
Changes could mean unsafe cannabis imports
Health Minister and doctors criticise Senate decision on medicinal cannabis Tuesday’s Senate vote on medicinal cannabis access removes safeguards against unsafe product imported from overseas, they warn. Health Minister Greg Hunt …
Cancer causes most years of life lost
Cancer is the disease group with the biggest impact on our health, costing Australians more years of life than any other Burden of cancer in Australia: Australian Burden of Disease Study …
New paracetamol/ibuprofen combo course launched
A new QCPP Refresher training online course looks at paracetamol and ibuprofen combination analgesics Guild Learning and Development is partnering with RB in the development of the course. This course …
Urgent need to address child injury: report
A study has found hospitalisation rates for child injury have not dropped in 10 years Unadjusted child deaths following injury hospitalisations have actually increased (from 108 to 149 deaths a …
Cannabis special access restored for terminally ill
Some terminally ill patients will now have faster access to medicinal cannabis following a Greens motion Greens leader Senator Richard Di Natale moved that the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation …
‘Disappearing Dave’ highlights prostate problems
It’s Men’s Health Week (June 12-18)… and prostate health is on the agenda A new prostate awareness campaign is urging men not to become a “Disappearing Dave”. The campaign, highlighting …
Dispensing Practice Guidelines: PSA wants feedback
PSA has begun consultation on the revised Dispensing Practice Guidelines PSA has undertaken the review to support implementation of the revised Professional Practice Standards (PPS), and in particular Standard 3: …
Seven reasons to support PSS
PSS is urging pharmacists to support the service that supports them As the end of financial year approaches, Pharmacists’ Support Service is again encouraging pharmacists to donate to the service. …
Valpam 5 5mg recalled over alleged medicine tampering
Valpam 5 5mg tablets supplied in blister packs of 50 are being recalled due to evidence of medicine tampering Arrow Pharmaceuticals, in consultation with the TGA, has advised that it …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in community pharmacy This week, penalty rates were back on the agenda, as the Fair Work Commission announced the phase-in dates for …