Simple UTIs aren’t simple, says doc
Doctors continue to oppose Queensland’s trial of pharmacist provision of UTI treatment, with one GP warning of “landmines” Following the Queensland Government’s announcement last month that pharmacists would be able …
The week in review
As the May 18 Federal election draws ever closer, politics—and politicians—were making headlines in pharmacy this week Health Minister Greg Hunt and Shadow Health spokesperson Catherine King pitched their health …
Community and caring
We profile pharmacists who are standing for Parliament in the 2019 Federal election. First we speak to current MP, Emma McBride Candidate profile: Emma McBride Party: Labor Seat: Dobell, NSW (sitting member) …
Queensland trial a ‘fundamental corruption,’ says AMA
The AMA says pharmacists working in retail pharmacies should never prescribe Two weeks after the Queensland Government announced that it would run a statewide trial of these services – following …
Are double script lengths really off the table?
During today’s Health debate, neither the Minister nor Shadow Minister ruled out the possibility of double-sized packs being dispensed for certain chronic conditions… with both saying instead that they would …
World news wrapup: 2 May 2019
British pharmacist allegedly spiked co-worker’s drink with laxative; British pharmacist accused of Islamic State atrocities; UK to get opioid addiction warnings Birmingham, UK: A pharmacist has appeared in court on …
Data shows ‘pharmacy lobby’ were wrong: AMA
The AMA says that recent TGA data has “vindicated” the decision to upschedule low-dose codeine Several days ago, the TGA issued a report which analysed pharmaceutical industry sales data and …
Hazzard rejects UTI pharmacist prescribing proposal
The NSW Opposition and PSA have called on the recently re-elected Berejiklian Government to trial limited pharmacist prescribing in the state… but the Health Minister has rejected the proposal Earlier …
Docs and pollies get pharmacy flu shots
The Federal Treasurer is the latest politician to get his flu vaccine in pharmacy… and some doctors are doing the same Josh Frydenberg visited the Scott McLaren pharmacy on Wednesday …
Good sports
New data from Sport Australia has revealed our top 20 sports and physical activities… but is a small increase in participation enough? The data, from Sport Australia’s AusPlay Survey, shows …
Hospitality, transport workers held out as health professionals
In a landmark decision, a physiotherapist has received the largest fine against an individual for offences under the National Law in Australia after being convicted of holding out Michael Sylvester …
Trial suggests pill testing discouraged illicit drug use: Freeman
Australia’s second pill testing trial has identified seven dangerous substances containing the potentially deadly n-ethylpentylone And the fact that many festival-goers binned their drugs shows that pill testing can discourage …