Specialty support for hospital pharmacists
SHPA will be launching a new framework for its members on 1 June, covering 26 specialty practice streams from cardiology and compounding to rural practice and women’s health The new model will …
Success for diabetes injection forum
Last weekend, over 200 delegates including pharmacists gathered to discuss the significance of correct injection technique at a first-ever Australian and New Zealand forum Australian and New Zealand credentialled diabetes educators, …
Pharmacist linked to Stephen Dank reprimanded
A NSW pharmacist-in-charge must work under conditions after “unsatisfactory conduct” relating to breaches of storage, handling and dispensing of restricted substances Adam Kennedy, 29, was the pharmacist-in-charge at Kingswood Compounding …
Sigma shares plunge
The healthcare group’s stock has dropped to a 12-month low in wake of its shock announcement to commence legal action against the My Chemist/CWH group Sigma Healthcare’s shares have plummeted …
Pharmacy tech applauded
The hospital pharmacy technician who discovered counterfeit medicines “most certainly” helped to keep children safe, says TGA investigator Ann Stubley, a pharmacy technician from the Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick, …
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 …