Australian Prescriber to live on
The Department of Health and Aged Care is looking to find a new publisher for NPS MedicineWise’s flagship title after the organisation winds up NPS MedicineWise will be ceasing operations …
Underuse of S2s common: study
Fewer than 20% of respondents in a new study reported “always” or “often” following directions when using pharmacy medicines The same people who self-report underuse of non-prescription medicines are also …
New bill strengthens assault protections for pharmacists
After a pregnant pharmacist was “knocked out cold” for refusing a forged script, owners lobbied for the profession to be recognised as frontline workers in a new bill A new …
‘Pharmacists deserve to be paid the same rate.’
While some pharmacies will be able to provide Japanese encephalitis virus vaccines in SA, they will be getting paid less than GPs to deliver it – and less than the …
Reducing the risk
Researchers investigating the link between omega-3 status and risk of preterm birth provide advice to pharmacists about OTC omega-3 products in pregnant women SA Pathology and the South Australian Health …
Salaries spike as pharmacists ‘demand’ change in work hours
Pharmacist salaries have risen considerably over the past year, as some metro positions crack six figures in the face of a serious skills shortage and profession-wide burnout Both permanent and …
‘Above and beyond’: Queensland pharmacists awarded
Pharmacists advocating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and end-of-life care, and a long-time pharmacy mentor, have been recognised for their achievements The PSA Queensland branch presented its annual …
mRNA death to be investigated by coroner
Existing warning about myocarditis to be strengthened after first official Australian death from an mRNA jab The TGA convened an external expert group after a young woman in her 20s …
Recognised for digital brilliance
Pharmacist Erica Tong has been recognised in the 2022 Brilliant Women in Digital Health Awards Dr Tong, who is Chief Pharmacy Information Officer and Deputy Director of Pharmacy at Alfred …
Room for improvement
Study finds some gaps in clinical HMR reports, with less than a third documenting the GP’s reason for referral Despite overall general adherence to HMR guidelines, gaps in clinical HMR …
Is long COVID common?
Global study estimates how many people who got COVID-19 experienced at least one long COVID symptom, with two groups found to be at higher risk International researchers have used computer …
Changes for vit B6 supplements
Reductions in maximum daily dose and new warning requirements put in place following adverse event reports submitted to the TGA Changes have been made to the requirements for products containing …