A return to ‘pre-pandemic levels’
Shortages of intravenous and subcutaneous Actemra have been resolved as pharmacists thanked for their patience A shortage of Actemra (tocilizumab) has finally been resolved after supply was battered following recommendations …
High doses drop after moves to curb overprescribing
Patients have been shifting to lower dose PPIs following PBS listing changes, review reveals, but more investigation is needed The Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) of the PBAC has found positive …
First-gen antihistamine warning
TGA publishes safety alert as winter cold and flu symptoms ramp up, warning that hundreds of cases involving babies and children have been reported, along with adverse events The TGA …
AJP chats with… Flynn Swift
Getting the lowdown on the new NAPSA president for 2022-23, student challenges and his hopes for the coming year—and fun facts! Flynn Swift has been elected NAPSA’s president for the …
Shelf-life extensions granted
Shortage of tenecteplase (Metalyse) injections has been advised after surging global demand Boehringer Ingelheim Australia has advised the TGA of “the likelihood of temporary supply interruptions” to tenecteplase (Metalyse) injection …
One Australian diagnosed every eight minutes
New report reveals latest facts and figures around one of Australia’s most prevalent chronic conditions More than 1.3 million Australians received a diabetes diagnosis between 2000 and 2020, according to …
Winter booster in high demand
Pharmacy phones are “running hot” for the fourth dose after eligible age lowered, says this leader Tasmania’s eligible population is gearing up to access the fourth COVID-19 vaccination dose. Within …
PDL appoints new Director for NSW and the ACT
Amanda Galbraith has been appointed to the role after long-time director Curtis Ruhnau stepped down Following the retirement of Curtis Ruhnau, PDL has announced the appointment of Amanda Galbraith as …
Charity cup winners announced
Australian pharmacy students raised over $10,000 for Myeloma Australia NAPSA has congratulated its 17 branches for their “outstanding efforts” towards the organisation’s 2022 Charity Cup, raising $10,620 for Myeloma Australia …
An official address
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler MP set to open PSA22 later this month The PSA confirmed that Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler will officially open the …
High-risk prescribing under scrutiny
Leading pharmacist reviews the risks of polypharmacy, underprescribing and use of potentially inappropriate medicines in older people A review into medicine safety and preventing avoidable medicine-related harm in older patients …
Pharmacy vax support welcomed
Tassie and WA join other states that have extended their free flu vaccination programs, but there are renewed calls to lower the age of administration The Tasmanian Government has extended …