WA moves to cut doctor shopping
Western Australia is introducing real-time monitoring of controlled drugs in a move lauded by the Pharmacy Guild The Western Australian Branch of the Pharmacy Guild says it strongly supports new …
Sunscreen testing already adequate, says TGA
Recent media suggestions that the TGA does not adequately test sunscreens is incorrect, the TGA says The reports have expressed concern about the safety and efficacy of certain sunscreen products …
World news wrapup: 2 February 2017
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Indiana, US: Juveniles who face charges of robbing a pharmacy would be tried as adults under a new Bill …
Guild on women, ethnic minorities: ‘The need for change is clear.’
The Pharmacy Guild’s David Quilty says he hopes this year more women will be elected to Guild positions Writing in this week’s edition of Forefront, the Guild’s executive director says …
Medicines information should be part of national policies
Strategies for medicines information should be included in national medicines policies, say the authors of a new FIP publication The authors of Medicines information: Strategic development say this is the …
New PSA17 website launches
PSA has launched a new website for PSA17, which will feature more than 50 presenters including international speakers The theme of the conference will be Leading Pharmacy Innovation. PSA has …
New ovarian cancer drug listed
A new drug therapy for women with advanced ovarian cancer has been listed on the PBS as of today – which is also the first day of Ovarian Cancer Awareness …
National Student Business Plan Competition launches
The eleventh National Student Business Plan Competition is now underway – testing the flair and entrepreneurship of students preparing for a career in community pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s …
Personalised info drives more people to quit
Smokers who receive personalised information about their health risks may be more likely to quit, British research suggests Researchers from the University College London have conducted a randomised controlled trial …
Loan breaches soar thanks to price disclosure
Price disclosure has resulted in an “alarming” increase in loan breaches, says financial services provider Mark Churchill, managing director of Allfin Financial Services, says that continued tough times in pharmacy …
NAPSA Congress inspires
The enthusiasm of pharmacy students attending the 2017 NAPSA Congress indicates the profession’s future will be in safe hands, says the association’s president President of the National Australian Pharmacy Students’ …
Meet the finalists: Waikerie Pharmacy
Waikerie Pharmacy is one of the finalists in the Pharmacy of the Year 2017 competition The recognition that the pharmacy environment is changing and that business practices have to adapt …