Cost a barrier to asthma treatment: study
Half of adults and one-third of children in an Australian study were either decreasing or skipping doses of asthma medicines to make them last longer A team of researchers led …
‘Prescribing of drugs is a balance of risks’
Young people taking pregabalin may be at increased risk of harm including suicidal behaviour and injury, according to a cohort study Swedish and British researchers have explored a possible association …
Pharmacists score top men’s health award
A pharmacy clinic in Canberra has been recognised for its services to men’s health Men’s Health Downunder, a pharmacist-run clinic for male urological issues, has been named winner of the …
Are pharmacists experiencing role overload?
Pharmacists are saying it’s not possible to multitask professional services alongside dispensing and counselling, according to researcher Preliminary research shows providing professional services is a different role altogether to the …
‘Cooking is compounding—a batch sheet is just a recipe in my head.’
AJP exclusive: We chat with Ben Trobbiani, SA pharmacist and current contestant on MasterChef Adelaide pharmacist Ben Trobbiani, 24, has traded in his pharmacist coat for a chef’s apron to …
$18.7m PBS fraud case leads to loss
A property that was purchased by a pharmacist’s family member with proceeds of alleged PBS fraud has been seized by the Australian Federal Police In 2017 the Australian Federal Police …
What is the role of pharmacists in drug-related deaths?
A review of coronial findings saw one case where the pharmacist contributed to cause of death, however most others did not make any recommendations to pharmacists Researchers from the University …
Doctor struck off over assault
A leading doctor who was jailed for drugging and assaulting a junior colleague has had his registration cancelled The doctor, 67, who was a professor and a director of his …
7CPA negotiations will be tough, challenging: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild has conceded that there will be disagreements ahead, highlighting the “flawed” $1 discount policy With Greg Hunt to retain the Health portfolio as pharmacy enters 7CPA negotiations, …
Poll: Professional services and pharmacists
Do you think there should be a dedicated role for pharmacists who perform professional services? Following a survey by UTS Pharmacy for its annual Barometer Report, AJP recently asked readers whether …
‘Gross abuse’ of position
A doctor found guilty of indecently assaulting a female patient, and who prescribed the patient quantities of S8s knowing she was drug dependent, has been struck off A 62-year-old GP …
Pharmacy owners reprimanded, cautioned
Dangerous compounding and unhygienic dose administration filling areas are just a selection of reasons why owners were pulled up before recent panel hearings Pharmacy owners have been reprimanded for allowing …
