Are NSAIDs really that dangerous to heart health?
Recent findings that NSAIDs increase risk of heart attack have minimal implications, argues ASMI A recent BMJ study found that all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including over-the-counter medicines such as …
Forum: Design of CPD questions
“There is almost a 100% trend in CPD questions to indicate the INCORRECT option in a group of otherwise correct answers. In years past questioners would make up a bunch …
End in sight for chemo bungle
AHPRA is winding up investigations into five hospital pharmacists and four doctors involved in the SA chemotherapy under-dosing affair – with some facing regulatory action Over a period of six …
Forum: Do you get paid what you are worth?
“This topic comes up frequently on this forum and perhaps the question shouldn’t be ‘What is the Guild doing?’ but ‘What am I doing to make myself more valuable?’… “If you are feeling …
How will the Budget impact public health?
What was announced on Tuesday night was a ‘medicine’ budget – not a health budget, argue advocates for prevention The Public Health Association of Australia has expressed disappointment in what …
Missed opportunity for pharmacists?
While the SHPA has welcomed billions in additional hospital funding, the PSA says this year’s Budget misses the opportunity to further maximise the role of pharmacists The PSA has strongly welcomed …
Medicare freeze to be lifted
Health Minister Greg Hunt has earned praise from doctors’ groups for the “well overdue” move, which will be staggered over four years at a cost of $1 billion Australian Medical Association …
Poll: What do you want from the Budget?
With the Budget 2017-18 to be released on Tuesday night, all eyes in the pharmacy sector are on the Health Minister… Minister Greg Hunt has signalled some big changes for …
Forum: We really want to see more dollars
“Refreshing honesty from AMA vice president in this article on Health Care Homes … “It makes sense that the government would allocate an amount of money that is based on the …
E-prescribing requires caution: professor
Electronic medication management offers ease of use – but mistakes may slip through if not approached with caution Research has shown that the use of electronic prescribing reduces common medication …
Pharma’s footprint
Unwanted, expired and improperly disposed of medicines pose a serious threat to people, animals and the environment. How can pharmacists play an active role in reducing the impacts? How active …
Dealing with trauma in the workplace
A pharmacy staff member in Tasmania has been diagnosed with PTSD after being threatened during a recent robbery In October last year, Benjamin Robert Joseph entered Tasmanian pharmacy armed with …