Guild hits back at Grattan Institute report
Analysis doesn’t acknowledge impact of PBS savings measures in recent years, they say The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has disagreed with new claims that Australia is continuing to pay too …
Antibiotic business model needs overhaul
Current model leads to antibiotic overconsumption and provides insufficient rewards to drive innovation, say top researchers Academics from the Boston University School of Law and London School of Economics, among …
Viagra and melanoma: a lifestyle issue?
Increased risk of malignant melanoma link to ED drugs likely due to greater sun exposure, researchers say A newly published study of nearly 150,000 men prescribed sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil has found …
Top tips for pharmacists using social media
Advice for pharmacists and pharmacy students delving into the brave new world of social media As healthcare professionals, it’s important to be self aware and cautious when communicating online. A recent study …
FedEx accused of trafficking illegal prescription drugs
US shipping giant conspired with internet pharmacies to ship illegal sedatives and painkillers, allege prosecutors A trial began on Monday 13 June over drug trafficking charges against FedEx, according to …
Global Drug Survey: Drinking remains top Aussie problem
Australians are struggling with problem drinking, according to the latest international survey on drug use Between November 2015 and January 2016, the Global Drug Survey asked 4,524 Australians about their …
5 drug-seeking behaviours
What are the most common behaviours in people with dependencies? The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and Australian Prescriber have together provided advice on how to recognise and …
Pharmacists gender pay gap ‘high’
Analysis of latest stats reveals female pharmacists are falling behind their male counterparts in earnings According to combined statistics from the ATO and the ABS, male pharmacists earn an average …
Pharmacy can be sued for wrongful death
An appeals court has ruled the compounding pharmacy that filled the prescription is culpable The estate of a man who died from a fatal dose of pain medication can sue …
Flordis responds to CAMs poll
The alternative medicine company has issued a letter in response to overwhelmingly negative results AJP’s online poll, ‘The Naturopathy Debate’, was run after concerns were raised publicly about pharmacy’s role …
Antidepressants ineffective for under 18s
A clear winner emerges from among 14 drug treatments, but more quality data is needed Fluoxetine is probably the best option to consider when a pharmacological treatment is indicated for …
Cardiovascular health linked to diabetes risk
Good overall cardiovascular health has been found to significantly lower diabetes risk, but ethnicity also plays a role Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in the US calculated the incidence of …