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 …
Barriers to pharmacist vaccination
A new US study has examined factors that encourage or discourage adolescent and adult vaccination in pharmacy The study involved 40 licensed pharmacists in states with different pharmacy vaccination laws. …
Pregnancy weight ‘snowballing out of control’
Women pregnant with baby number two (or more) are at a greater risk of dangerous weight gain compared to first-timers Professor Helen Skouteris, from Deakin’s School of Psychology and the …
API unveils new WA distribution centre
Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, parent company of Priceline Pharmacy, has opened the doors of its new distribution centre in Western Australia The facility measures four times the size of its previous …
Consumers warned to heed combo pack instructions
Consumers are increasingly concerned that they may have overdosed on paracetamol-ibuprofen combinations – prompting a warning to follow instructions NPS MedicineWise posted an article this week in which it says …