10 things to know about mums and bubs
What’s the latest when it comes to Australian mothers and their babies? Here are the most recent stats and trends from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on …
Pharmacist slammed for claiming infant vaccine ‘unnecessary’
‘My pharmacist tried to talk me out of getting my baby vaccinated,’ claims Aussie mum An Australian mum has spoken to parenting publication Kidspot, saying her experience with one pharmacist …
The mysterious half million in cash and stolen script pads
A doctor who was convicted of Medicare fraud, and struck off for using cocaine and meth – and illegally prescribing S8 drugs – has had his bid for reinstatement rejected A NSW …
NAPSA raises $25K for charity
Pharmacy students also packed 6000 birthing kits over a two-month event, while money raised will go towards building a health post in Ethiopia NAPSA’s Charity Cup campaign this year saw …
Balancing the tension
Do community pharmacists perceive a tension between their roles as healthcare providers and retailers? Pharmacists experience tension between being healthcare providers and being retailers, but they employ some strategies to …
‘Unequivocal support’ for pharmacist ownership
In an inquiry submission, the PSA objects to deregulation and calls on the Qld government to “carefully consider” international evidence on the subject The Queensland government is currently holding an …
Looking back on PSA18
Here’s our roundup of the most memorable tweets and pics from the conference @ShaneJacks “pharmacists must be embedded wherever there are medicines” #PSA18SYD pic.twitter.com/mKhuK06Ubd — Chris Campbell (@Chris_Camp6ell) July …
Running a heart-friendly pharmacy
As roles for community pharmacists continue to expand, helping patients to maintain their cardiovascular health is more important than ever, writes Sheshtyn Paola Back in mid-2005, pharmacy researchers reached out …
A ‘toxic’ workplace?
After clashing with a pharmacist colleague, this pharmacy assistant’s unfair dismissal case against her employer of more than 14 years fell down in the face of an investigation A WA …
New guidelines for the management of heart failure and AF
Researchers have welcomed recommendations for use of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes, CVD risk, and insufficient glycaemic control despite metformin The National Heart Foundation of Australia and …
‘We have waited far too long for this to occur.’
New studies reveal the value of pharmacists in general practice, and dispel the “baseless fear mongering” surrounding the model of practice, say researchers Recent research demonstrates high levels of interaction …
Concealing the evidence
A locum pharmacist has been found guilty of professional misconduct for misappropriating morphine and codeine, and making false records to conceal the thefts A pharmacist working at a NSW hospital …