MAS would support role that already exists: McMaugh
A Minor Ailments Scheme would fund and recognise the pharmacists’ existing role in the community, a Melbourne pharmacist has written in MJA Insight, rebutting a recent opinion piece stating an …
Support investment and innovation in OTCs: ASMI
In its 2016 pre-Budget Submission, ASMI has proposed three regulatory reforms to incentivise investment and innovation in the non-prescription medicines sector and increase consumer access to medicines. “The non-prescription medicines …
DDS identifying customers’ ‘lifestyle age’
In an effort to help combat potential chronic illnesses, Discount Drug Stores across the country are offering health assessments with an in-store pharmacist to assess early asymptomatic signs and identify …
PSA urges Government: make better use of pharmacists
Integrating pharmacists into general practice clinics and better utilising the role of pharmacists in healthcare reform are cost-effective, sustainable solutions the Federal Government should consider for its May Budget, the …
Victorians want outdoor dining smoke ban: Cancer Council
Victorians expect to be able to eat and drink outside without being exposed to secondhand smoke and nearly three-quarters of a million of them will visit cafes and restaurants more …
Tassie flu vaccination a win as training soars: PSA
A decision to allow trained pharmacists in Tasmania to administer influenza vaccines to adults has been welcomed by the PSA. Under changes to Tasmanian health regulations announced yesterday, trained pharmacists …
Ideas boom characterised by Australian complementary medicines: CMA
In its pre-Budget submission, Complementary Medicines Australia has highlighted the way it says Australian complementary medicines industry epitomises the goals of the National Innovation and Science Agenda and the Federal …
Energy drinks linked to adverse heart reactions
A new University of Adelaide study has found that drinking more than two energy drinks per day is associated with adverse heart reactions, including a fast heartbeat and heart palpitations. …
Flu shot comes to Tasmanian pharmacies
Pharmacists in community pharmacies across Tasmania will now be able to administer the flu shot to their customers. The President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Tasmanian Branch John Dowling, …
UK research report backs pharmacy flu vaccination
Pharmacy flu vaccination services complement services GP services and can help vaccinate more at-risk patients, according to a new UK research report. The report, appearing in the International Journal of …
Cancer prevalence hits 1 million, but it’s not all bad news
The number of Australians living with cancer or having survived a diagnosis has exceeded 1 million for the first time, highlighting a change in how we should manage the disease, …
Dental health resources for cancer patients
As part of this year’s World Cancer Day today, the Australian Dental Association is offering a free fact sheet to help cancer patients and people living with cancer take care …