Non-medical use of pharmaceuticals falls
The proportion of people using codeine for non-medical purposes has halved since 2016 and this is likely due to its upscheduling, according to the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey …
Caught with more than 1kg of amphetamine, ketamine
A pharmacist has been charged with supply of prohibited drugs after being caught with large amounts of GBL, ketamine, amphetamine, heroin and cocaine A 28-year-old Sydney man has been arrested …
‘Tassie is joining the brigade of e-scripts.’
E-scripts are being successfully dispensed at community pharmacies in Launceston One of Tasmania’s first e-prescriptions was dispensed at TerryWhite Chemmart Prospect Vale in Launceston last week, the Pharmacy Guild Tasmanian …
NAPSA welcomes new executive
Monash University student Ethan Kreutzer will serve as president for the 2020/21 term The National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) has announced its new executive for the 2020/21 term, after …
Australia’s first COVID-19 treatment approved
The TGA has approved remdesivir for treatment of severe coronavirus infections The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted provisional approval to remdesivir (Veklury) as the first treatment option for COVID-19 …
Pharmacist charged with sexual assault
The victim met the suspect on a dating website, after which he allegedly made promises to “cure” her medical conditions Warning: This article may contain details that distress some readers. …
WHO drops two trial arms for COVID-19 treatment
The World Health Organization has discontinued the Solidarity Trial’s hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir arms as interim results show little or no benefit WHO has accepted the trial’s International Steering Committee recommendation …
10 things you need to know about notifications
Ahpra has published a new guide which explains how the National Law is applied in the management of health practitioner notifications Ahpra’s new Regulatory Guide sets out how the National …
The week in review
Phenelzine supply halted, new minimum rates for pharmacy workers, APP2021 dates announced and more This week we heard that the sponsor of Nardil (phenelzine sulfate) tablets has notified the TGA …
New rural health commissioner named
Various groups have welcomed the appointment of Associate Professor Ruth Stewart to the role of National Rural Health Commissioner Rural health advocate, medical practitioner and researcher Associate Professor Ruth Stewart has …
National e-prescribing imminent
Token model to go live outside of communities of interest in August, ADHA confirms, while Active Scripts List will roll out across the country in October E-prescribing is coming to …
Additional flu vax supplies now in pharmacies
Australia is in the “unenviable” situation of having to deal with COVID-19 at the same time as the onset of flu season, says George Tambassis Additional supplies of this year’s …