Pharmacy journal raises flag for antibiotic stewardship
The International Journal of Pharmacy Practice has released its special February issue focused on antibiotic resistance This month’s IJPP free-to-view issue is opened by the journal’s editor Christine Bond, Professor …
Poll: What do you think about vending machines selling cheap vitamins and medicines?
People can now purchase vitamins, perfumes, medicines, soft drink and more from vending machines in Melbourne A group called Vitamin Warehouse has installed several vending machines in a shopfront on Fitzroy Street …
Vitamin vending machines hit Australia
People can purchase vitamins, perfumes, medicines, soft drink and more from vending machines that have opened in Melbourne A group called Vitamin Warehouse has installed several vending machines in a shopfront on Fitzroy …
Updated guidelines on provision of EC
In response to a new emergency contraception going S3, the PSA has updated its guidelines for pharmacists Last week the AJP reported that EllaOne (ulipristal acetate 30mg tablets) had been rescheduled …
NSAIDs don’t work for back pain
There is an urgent need to develop clinically effective and safe drug therapies to treat back pain, say Australian researchers A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by The George Institute …
Pharmacist brought down by addiction
A Victorian pharmacist-cum-doctor has had his pharmacist registration cancelled and medical licence restricted due to ongoing criminal offences driven by a rampant drug addiction It was when Gyu Sung Lee, …
Tell your boss: healthy work limit is 39 hours a week
On average, people who work more than this are putting their health at risk – although there are differences between men and women, say Aussie researchers New research published in …
New test could help Australians self-manage heart health
A recently developed pharmacy tool that Australians can use to monitor their Omega-3 intake may also help to reduce their risk of coronary heart disease The Omega-3 Index Test is …
Pharmacists should prepare for Plan B alternative
EllaOne has been found to be more effective than levonorgestrel but also more expensive – and pharmacists should be prepared to explain the benefits to customers As of Wednesday 1 …
Twitter roundup: Pharmacy gems
Can you say it in 140 characters or less? …We take a look at the best pharmacy tweets of the past week Can you read this Rx? Find the answer …
Strong demand for female libido-boosting drugs
Two out of three women are willing to buy and take a sexuality-boosting medication, according to a population survey Swiss researchers have conducted a cross-sectional online survey to find out …
Playing god?
Calling to mind the sci-fi tale of Dr Moreau and his monstrous experiments, US scientists have created the first ever human-pig embryos and hybrid “chimeras” Using stem cell technology, Californian …