Pharmacist parenting faux pas?
A pharmacist mum has drawn strong criticism after handing out prescription pill bottles filled with M&Ms to kids A mum from South Dakota in US reportedly handed out creative birthday …
Defining roles: Part 1
The thought of pharmacist prescribing may present concerns to the average GP, but evidence shows it may improve access to healthcare for patients. Could such a model work in everyone’s …
Women overlooked for CVD checks in general practice
With men more likely than women to have their cardiovascular disease risk factors measured by their GP, can pharmacists help bridge the divide? Research from The George Institute for Global …
Pap smears out, HPV tests in
Big changes to the National Cervical Screening Program are set to roll out at the end of the year From 1 December 2017, the two-yearly Pap test for women aged …
How penalty rates will affect us: employees
Most pharmacists report feeling “disrespected as health professionals” by the recent cuts, with a full third saying they have decided to leave the profession due to the decision According to …
Pharmacist vaccination: where we are now
Thousands of pharmacists are now accredited to deliver jabs across the country This week the PSA announced it has clocked over 2,350 pharmacists in Australia who have completed its Immunisation …
New HIV prevention trial to begin
South Australians at high risk of acquiring HIV will have the opportunity to benefit from PrEP treatment Alfred Health in Victoria has partnered with the South Australian Health and Medical …
Steroid-pushing Perth doctor “cracks” in witness box
A specialist doctor conceded he prescribed risky drug combinations of anabolic androgenic steroids, human growth hormone and other substances for bodybuilding purposes Dr Anish Dwarka Singh, a WA medical practitioner …
Twitter roundup: Penalty rates and more
Can you say it in 140 characters or less? Covering the conversation on the social media network… Sydney pharmacist David Glover won’t cut his staff’s #penalityrates ‘cos “there’s no benefit …
Positive birth outcomes for flu vaccine during pregnancy
An Aussie study has found reassuring evidence of flu vaccine safety during pregnancy, but some mums still have concerns The cohort study led by the Menzies School of Health Research …
Poll: How will cuts to penalty rates affect you?
We want to hear from pharmacist employees and owners The pharmacists’ union, Professional Pharmacists Australia, has slammed the Fair Work Commission’s decision on Thursday that it would slash penalty rates. …
Compounding pharmacist loses right to compound
A NSW pharmacist who was found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct has had his compounding rights severely restricted Back in April 2016, Mr Nicholas Bova was found …