Four reasons codeine should be S4 – but Guild disagrees
A pain specialist and researcher says there’s no evidence of benefit from current codeine-containing OTC products – and that “we can’t have a drug of abuse available over the counter”. …
How pharmacists manage under pressure: study
Pharmacists under pressure are deviating from standard procedures to give their patients tailored care, according to a new study – feeling forced to do so because of high workloads, rigid …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby presents the latest research news relevant to pharmacists Polypharmacy and effects of apixaban versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation A sub-hoc analysis of the ARISTOTLE trial has …
Revised PII standard from 1 July
The Pharmacy Board has issued a reminder that professional indemnity insurance standard has been revised, in its latest communique. In December 2015 the Board published a revised registration standard for …
Senior jabs neglected, but pharmacy can help
With so much focus on encouraging parents to vaccinate their children, senior Australians have been neglected when it comes to immunisation, say experts. But pharmacists can have a significant role …
Mental health focus welcomed
Stakeholders have welcomed commitments from major parties to invest in Australia’s mental health. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that, if re-elected, his Government would invest $192 million to help …
Guild-China Medical Pharmaceutical Material Association MoU to be signed
Guild national president George Tambassis has welcomed delegates to the Chinese complementary health product Expo, being held in Melbourne. He is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the …
6CPA PTP innovations to be PSA16 focus
Pharmacy practice innovations from the 6CPA Pharmacy Trial Program will be a major focus of discussions at the flagship conference for PSA. Embracing the theme Leading Pharmacy Innovation, the PSA16 …
GP pilot reduces antibiotic prescribing rates
A pilot program aimed at stemming antibiotic resistance has successfully reduced prescribing rates among participating doctors. The University of Queensland-led study involved more than 100 general practitioners from almost 30 …
Samford Chemmart shines in Wellbeing Forever Festival
Proving why they took out the Community Engagement category in this year’s Guild Pharmacy of the Year Awards, the team at Samford Chemmart hosted another hugely successful community event in …
CM critics should welcome evidence: Gibson
Critics of complementary medicine should welcome evidence to support its use when supplied, Carl Gibson of the Complementary Medicines Association has told the AJP. Gibson, the CEO of CMA, was …
Taren Gill appointed first PSA Early Career Pharmacist board director
Taren Gill is the first Early Career Pharmacist to be appointed as a PSA National Board Director to help shape the future of the profession, , the organisation says. PSA’s …