Minister addresses pharmacy sector
Health Minister Greg Hunt has taken to Forefront to update pharmacists on the government’s Budget agreement with the Pharmacy Guild His message follows on from his address at the APP …
‘Low risk’ product reform under question
Not everyone is happy with the options for regulatory reform being proposed by the TGA, with some calling for stricter rules The TGA is currently looking to reform the regulations …
Poll: Do you support pharmacy’s involvement in LGBT+ rights?
Health organisations are increasingly announcing their position on LGBT+ rights as the issue gains traction in Australia… what do you think about it? Over the weekend, the Australian Medical Association …
AMA calls for marriage equality
The doctor’s group has joined the ranks of healthcare organisations such as the PSA that have come out in support of LGBTIQ rights The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called …
Budget support for pharmacy owners extends to 2020
Compensation for community pharmacy losses, due to the Medicines Australia Strategic Agreement, are promised to be delivered in the final two years of the 6CPA As previously reported, Health Minister …
Are the brains of only children different?
A recent study comparing personalities and brain scans of only children to children with siblings had surprising results Researchers in China – a country well known for having enforced a one-child …
GP slammed after Lyme patient dies of cancer
A NSW doctor has been reprimanded and banned from diagnosing or treating Lyme disease after a misdiagnosed patient died of lung cancer Dr Peter Mayne, 68, first saw Patient A …
NSAIDs being sold like lollies
Concerns over the health risks of NSAIDs have been raised repeatedly this year, with some asking why they are still available in supermarkets Several studies have been released this year …
Ex-pharmacist now a faith-based healer
The deregistered pharmacist at the centre of the counterfeit sildenafil scandal is now practising as a faith healer Mina Attia has found himself a subject on A Current Affair this week, …
First-ever Aus forum for injection technique
Hear from leading diabetes experts in a webinar this weekend and gain CPD points – but hurry, registrations close on Friday! On Saturday 20 May, the first-ever Australian and New …
“Diversity means more than just ensuring representation by women.”
There are many aspects to diversity, says this NSW pharmacist and former refugee in the latest Guild Bulletin Pharmacist Veronica Nou from Colyton Centre Pharmacy in NSW has told the Guild …
Teen loses sight after Pokémon GO accident
A 14-year-old boy has completely lost vision in his left eye after falling while playing the mobile phone game While playing Pokémon GO the boy was distracted by the game …