Top pharmacists to share advice at PSA15
The PSA has announced two attractions in the lineup for its new concept in pharmacy conferences, PSA15: the new conference will feature two award-winning pharmacists who will share with delegates …
Family planning launches Melbourne Proclamation
The Public Health Association of Australia and the Family Planning Alliance Australia have today launched a new policy document, the Melbourne Proclamation, designed to advance sexual and reproductive wellbeing in …
SHPA welcomes Choosing Wisely decision
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has welcomed Australia’s having joined Choosing Wisely, a global initiative that aims to reduce wasteful medical tests, treatments and procedures. This initiative, coordinated …
GMiA welcomes ‘a’ flagging of biosimilars
The Generic Medicines Industry Association has welcomed the PBAC’s decision to consider “a” flagging of biosimilars, and to list biosimilar insulin (Basaglar) on the PBS. Basaglar is the first biosimilar …
Complementary Medicines Australia launches seminar
Complementary Medicines Australia has now opened registrations for the 2015 Quality Learning Seminar, to be held at the Swissotel, Sydney, 3rd June 2015. “Australian complementary medicines are highly regarded and …
Older women more likely to die of asthma
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed that more than 57% of asthma deaths occurred in people aged 75 and over. In total, 389 deaths were recorded …
Cervical cancer rates staying low: AIHW
Cervical cancer cases and deaths in Australia remain very low by international standards, according to a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The report, Cervical screening in …
Brendon Wheatley is ACT PSA MIMS Intern of the Year 2014
The PSA MIMS Australia ACT Intern of the Year 2014 has been awarded to Brendon Wheatley, a community pharmacist at Dickson Capital Chemist. The prestigious award celebrates the achievements of …
Winter is coming: Tropfest tackles antibiotic resistance
Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, has partnered with NPS MedicineWise to launch an industry-first short film competition to raise awareness and help fight antibiotic resistance this cold and …
Clinical tips: Hypertension explained
Australian Health Survey data for 2011–12 indicate that about 10% of the population has hypertensive disease, 10% asthma and 10% depression. General Practitioners report that the most common chronic diseases …
Katter slams Harper free-market pharmacy approach
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter today slammed comments by Competition Policy Review chair Ian Harper who last week argued in favour of reducing regulations which restrict the ownership …
Consumers need codeine access
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has welcomed comments made by the Federal Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, acknowledging and supporting the skills of pharmacists to effectively and safely manage the …