If it ain’t broke…
A new systematic review and meta-analysis has found no link between calcium or vitamin D supplements and a lowered risk of fractures in older adults living at home Practice guidelines …
My Chemist regains top ranking
The pharmacy group has taken back the lead in customer satisfaction, while former leader Terry White Chemist drops to fourth place My Chemist has been named Pharmacy of the Month …
Community pharmacy: plans for the new year
The Pharmacy Guild has laid out its priorities for 2018 Guild Executive Director David Quilty has explored the hot topics of this year and the next in his last editorial …
Helping at-risk patients
Pharmacists are inextricably linked to medications and may have a role in helping those at risk of suicide, say pharmacy researchers A scoping review has found some evidence that pharmacists …
A call for change
Pilots in minor ailments and mental health, and 7-day hospital pharmacy services, are included in PSA and SHPA’s pre-budget submissions for 2018-19 The PSA and SHPA have this week released …
Increased asthma risk over summer holidays
Be prepared: the risk of getting asthma symptoms increases over Christmas and the summer holidays, warn experts from the National Asthma Council Australia In addition to hidden asthma and allergy …
Pharmacists and doctors unite
PSA and AMA leaders have met to discuss collaborative care models to enhance the role of pharmacists This week PSA National President Shane Jackson and outgoing PSA CEO Lance Emerson …
The year in review: pharmacist remuneration
A continuing theme from last year, the issue of low pay remained a hot topic for 2017, writes Sheshtyn Paola Many of us who attended PSA16 will remember when PSA …
Appeal lost over “fraud” judgement
A Tasmanian pharmacy that had two concurrent premises has lost an appeal in the Federal Court, after a judge found it was trying to get around location rules In March …
Ezetimibe/atorvastatin in global shortage
The composite packs in four different dosage strengths are predicted to be in shortage in Australia until end of January Atozet tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia, are currently experiencing a shortage. …
Amgen amends Prolia offer
While discounts may provide more incentive for pharmacies to sign up, the Guild says it will continue to oppose exclusive direct supply despite attempts to “embellish” it Following its November …
Five travel health myths
In the third of our series looking at the health risks posed by different countries and continents, we discuss five travel health myths and nine items pharmacies should stock 5 …
