Medicines shortages affect most pharmacists
Eighty-five percent of you are affected by shortages on a regular basis, according to our latest poll Due to a shortage of both brands and generics, 76% of poll respondents …
Over-the-counter HIV test coming to Australia
A rapid detection HIV test that can be purchased without a prescription may soon become available in Australia The CEO of Sydney-based company Atomo Diagnostics, John Kelly, has told the The Age he is hoping …
‘Telepharmacy’ growing in Australia
Rural and remote patients are able to access pharmacists for medication management and other clinical services using technology Technology is transforming healthcare “in a way that would have been unimaginable …
Do you manage insomnia?
Pharmacists located in general practice can help manage insomnia, say pharmacy and sleep researchers In a small study run by researchers from the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research and NHMRC …
Workplace pressure: what you said
Stress in the pharmacy is reaching its peak in the face of overwhelming workloads for underwhelming pay After receiving an abundance of thought-provoking comments from you, our AJP readers, about workplace …
Pharmacists considered more ethical than doctors
In a broad survey of Australians, pharmacists scored higher than GPs and dentists According to the Governance Institute Ethics Index released this month, about 42% of those surveyed rated pharmacists as …
Non-drug interventions: peanut allergy, glue ear and more
We look at the latest non-drug intervention updates provided by the RACGP Glue ear Glue ear is the most common chronic condition of childhood, says the RACGP, with 80% of children …
Pharmacists’ role is too limited: Duckett
Guild welcomes Grattan Institute leader’s comments in favour of a broader role for pharmacists in Australia Doctors are seeing patients for conditions that allied health professionals such as pharmacists could …
World News Wrapup: 20 July 2016
Pharmacy news from around the world, including more reports of Clonidine overdoses in children Jakarta, Indonesia: Police have named 14 hospitals and eight midwife clinics which allegedly administered fake vaccines …
Safety tips for pharmacy staff
With criminals targeting pharmacies across Australia, we look at the best ways to prepare your staff and ensure their safety Police are currently investigating a string of armed robberies of …
Pharmacists urged to check patient inhaler technique
Australian research shows up to 90% of patients incorrectly use their inhalers for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) The National Asthma Council Australia is urging pharmacists and other …
Ministers welcomed by pharmacy groups
Congratulations have followed the reappointment of Sussan Ley as Health Minister, although some are taking the opportunity to highlight the work that needs to be done “It is an honour …