Pharmacists frustrated by medicines shortages
Price disclosure policy and lack of support adding to our stress, say pharmacists “There’s not a day when there’s not a medicine somebody needs that we don’t have,” a pharmacist told …
Delays have occurred: NDSS
Service admits there have been some temporary product shortages and lists specific product lines AJP reported on Wednesday that some diabetes patients have been unable to access supplies following changes …
Reminder to lock up shop after pharmacy robbery
One Sydney pharmacist learnt the hard way after a robber took the opportunity to demand codeine, Oxycontin, and cash The pharmacist had arrived at her place of work, Sydney Cove …
Health department still in limbo
While the government’s official caretaker period is over, the Health Department is still unable to move forward confidently with any plans An official internal Department of Health email obtained by …
Early success for ‘Ask Your Pharmacist’ campaign
The second phase of the campaign has seen an 875% rise in people visiting the site seeking health advice Most of these (89%) are new visitors to the site (AskYourPharmacist.com.au) seeking …
Statins may reduce cancer mortality risk
Researchers have discovered a link between cholesterol-reducing drugs and a lowered risk of dying from cancer In a 14-year study of nearly one million patients, UK researchers found those with cancer …
New unwanted medicines audit
The RUM Project will be conducting a fresh audit to analyse the latest on medication disposal across Australia A research team from Griffith University has been appointed by the Return and …
Fight against AIDS in Australia declared a success
Effective therapies mean the number of people progressing to AIDS is lower than ever, but HIV is still spreading Key researchers and stakeholders have announced that AIDS progress in Australia is …
NDSS changes a mixed bag
Nearly two weeks into the transition, some patients have reportedly been unable to access supplies From 1 July, the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) implemented changes to its supply services. The …
Diabetes: worse than we thought
Latest research shows diabetes burden is larger than estimated and rates of amputations in Australia are seriously high A study led by Monash University researchers has found there may be …
Key health groups respond to Coalition win
The Guild, PSA and AMA have responded to the Turnbull government’s re-election National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, has passed on his congratulations to the Coalition …
How important is a Zika vaccine?
Two Zika vaccines have been declared successful in mice – welcome news as the virus has already cost many unborn lives The success of two vaccines in mice is a “remarkable …