Cutting pharmacy funding could cost NHS billions
A new analysis shows up to £2billion is already spent on GP visits for issues that could be handled by pharmacists As many as 3,000 community pharmacies in the UK …
Can ovaries grow new eggs?
The accepted view is that women are born with a fixed number of eggs, but a new drug may change everything Early evidence taken from a small study involving cancer patients …
World news wrapup: 13 October 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world New York, US: A New York pharmacy introduced a 7% “man tax” for one day in a bid to …
Pharmacists welcomed in general practice
Early evidence from a pilot study being conducted in western Sydney shows positive results Western Sydney’s Primary Health Network (PHN), WentWest, has been collaborating with general practice groups across the …
CWH attacks location rules, Guild hits back
Chemist Warehouse and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia go head-to-head on location rules in their Pharmacy Review submissions Both the giant pharmacy chain and membership organisation commissioned analyses of the …
Safety alert: NSAIDs and miscarriage
A TGA review has found medicine labelling is inconsistent regarding the association between non-aspirin NSAIDs and miscarriage The safety review confirmed there is a known association between use of these …
Pharmacy’s role in mental health
How to contribute in your workplace In light of National Mental Health Week, health practitioners have been reminded of their important role in aiding people who may be experiencing mental health issues. …
Call for ‘outdated’ abortion laws to be repealed
Medical and legal experts argue for the decriminalisation of abortion in NSW and Queensland in MJA article Abortion is a criminal offence in both states unless it is deemed to be …
Webstercare: remunerate the pharmacist
The designer of RxMedChart calls for accurate medication profiles and appropriate remuneration for pharmacists Webstercare’s submission to the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation says it hopes the outcome of …
Faith lost in Fitbits
Activity trackers do not appear to improve health even with cash incentives, a year-long study has found Regularly using an activity tracker or pedometer does not increase activity levels in …
The week in review
Guild speaks out on CAMS, Priceline criticised and more This week Pharmacy Guild National President George Tambassis appeared alongside the AMA’s South Australian branch president on 891 ABC Adelaide’s morning program, …
“Convenience and accessibility”
An evaluation of the first pharmacist-administered vaccinations in WA has shown positive results for patient and practitioner A team from Curtin University’s School of Pharmacy has evaluated the first run of …