Pharmacist struck off over illicit images of kids
A NZ pharmacist who regularly downloaded and printed out dozens of child sex abuse images at his workplace has been struck off Geoffrey Clifford Allen had a 10-year habit of …
Underrecognition, low wages: pharmacy’s biggest challenges
The biggest issues confronting pharmacists in 2017 are lack of recognition as healthcare professionals, low wages and declining PBS income, according to an AJP poll About 400 voters were able …
Medicines group calls for downscheduling
A widespread switch from prescription to OTC medicines is best for the healthcare system and consumers, says ASMI in its 2017 pre-budget submission The Australian Self-Medication Industry, which released its …
“Caution and care”: AMA urges against healthcare cuts
Doctors’ group calls on the new Health Minister to lift the Medicare freeze in its pre-budget submission for 2017-18 Launching the Australian Medical Association’s latest pre-budget submission over the weekend, …
The reason behind skyrocketing autism rates
WA researchers have shown the so-called “autism epidemic” is due to an increase in diagnosis – not vaccines Professor Andrew Whitehouse, Head of Autism Research at the Telethon Kids Institute …
Fake tan tops pharmacy hit list
Three-quarters of pharmacies in Ireland have been victims of crime, with cosmetics and fake tan most likely to be shoplifted A survey of 130 Irish pharmacies conducted in the first …
What are the biggest issues confronting pharmacy in 2017?
Low wages, lack of jobs, lack of recognition, discounters … what concerns you the most? There are always pressures in pharmacy, whether financial, professional or personal. We’ve heard about concerns …
Hospital pharmacists reduce meds errors by 50%
A major trial has reinforced pharmacists’ role in hospital discharges, although some say it is impractical to involve pharmacists 24/7 Published this week in the Medical Journal of Australia, the …
Are more health professionals up to no good?
Latest data from AHPRA show a 20% increase in complaints and concerns, including a 17% increase in mandatory notifications The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the National Boards …
Breaking News: Greg Hunt replaces Sussan Ley
The PM has announced that Greg Hunt will be taking the health portfolio following Ley’s resignation over travel expenses Mr Hunt moves from his position as the Minister for Industry, …
Fish oil during pregnancy reduces childhood asthma
A longitudinal, randomised, double-blind study shows a 32% reduced risk for asthma in children whose mothers took fish oil supplements during third trimester A large study published in the New …
AMA: We support pharmacist chronic disease trial
While the pilot study has drawn strong criticism from doctors, AMA says it could be a positive step to support GP care plans The Victorian government last week announced a …