Herbal medicines: what risks do they pose?
A review published in today’s Medical Journal of Australia has taken aim at herbal medicines and their possible contribution to morbidity and mortality The narrative review by researchers at the University …
Pharmacists contributing to ‘steroid phobia’
Pharmacists often give misinformation about steroid use in eczema, say dermatologists The Australasian College of Dermatologists has released a position statement on the use of topical corticosteroids for childhood eczema, …
Prioritise heart health, says DDS
Ahead of RedFeb Heart Research Month, Discount Drug Stores is urging all Australians to make their heart health a priority The pharmacy chain is asking consumers to be proactive about checking …
The week in review
We take a look at the last week in pharmacy This week, the headlines were all about medicines themselves. Researchers from The George Institute announced findings that NSAIDs aren’t effective …
Medicinal cannabis – an update at APP2017
With the Public Health (Medicinal Cannabis) Bill 2016 passed through State Parliament last year, pharmacies will soon be able to apply for a dispensing license for medicinal cannabis from March …
Man steals methadone, passes out
A man who stole methadone from a Tasmanian pharmacy was seen swigging from the bottle, then found passed out nearby, a court has heard The Hobart Mercury reports that Benjamin …
Carnell puts banks on notice
The big four banks consistently engage in practices that have caused significant harm to some small business customers, an inquiry has found The inquiry into small business loans by the …
Cost a barrier to scripts for 1.8 million
The number of people deferring access to prescribed medication due to cost has remained steady, at 7.6% of the population The Productivity Commission’s Report on Government Services 2016 found that …
Nicotine ban in vaping to stay
The TGA has announced the current ban on nicotine in e-cigarettes will remain in place An applicant had proposed that nicotine should be exempt from Schedule 7 at concentrations of …
NSAIDs still suitable, says ASMI
NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac remain a suitable choice for relief of acute pain for most people, says ASMI ASMI was responding to reporting of an Australian study at …
Cancer diagnoses nearly triple since 1982
More cases of cancer are being diagnosed, but the death rate is dropping The latest cancer report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that while cancer is …
More credibility for Dr Google?
Even a more trustworthy Dr Google does not replace health professional advice, says a leading pharmacist Yesterday, Google launched a new initiative by which its search results will show “health …