World news wrapup: 4 May 2017
Surprise audits in New Zealand; pharmacist prescribing push in the UK; pharmacy assistant jailed for supplying drugs in England; opioid abuse campaign in Utah Auckland, New Zealand: Pharmacists in Auckland …
Study finds statin nocebo effect
People who know they are being given statins are more likely to report side effects than those who don’t know they’re taking them, a new study has found Published in …
Guild condemns ‘greedy chemist’ copayment claims
The Pharmacy Guild has condemned a News Corp article which has claimed that “greedy chemists” are failing to pass on the discount on prescription copayments of up to $1 “You should …
At the pointy end
The 2017 flu season is nearly upon us, but this time pharmacy is ready to play a greater role than ever before. Megan Haggan investigates This year follows the two …
King to speak at PSA17
Federal Shadow Health Minister Catherine King MP will deliver a keynote address at PSA17 Ms King – who is also Shadow Minister for Medicare – will speak on Friday, July …
First medicinal cannabis arrives
The first two commercial shipments of medicinal cannabis products to be legally imported to Australia have arrived in Melbourne and Perth “Children suffering from epilepsy and patients dealing with side …
Check iron levels before supplementing
Experts are warning that the signs of iron overload are similar to the signs of low iron Haemochromatosis Australia and the Dietitians Association of Australia are urging Australians to have …
Emma McBride promotes flu vaccination
Pharmacist and member for Dobell Emma McBride is urging Australians to ensure their vaccinations are up to date Ms McBride visited Blooms the Chemist Wyong on the weekend to have …
Generics pushed, brand prices slashed
A plan to push GPs to prescribe generics has been flagged ahead of the Federal Budget On the ABC’s 7.30 program Monday, reporter Andrew Probyn investigated possible changes to prescribing …
400 front up for TWC Masterclass
Four hundred pharmacists and support staff have attended TerryWhite Chemmart’s Masterclass event Members from across the wider group heard from experts across the fields of change and disruption, mental health, …
Emergency focus for World Asthma Day
The National Asthma Council Australia is urging pharmacists to help educate patients with asthma today (2 May) The Council is asking pharmacists to check whether their patients know asthma first …
Hunt highlights new PBS listings
New medicines worth $310 million have been added to the PBS this week, the Health Minister has announced The drugs were added to the PBS on Monday this week, with …