Clinical
‘Really robust’ collaboration trial hoped to set standard
Researchers aim to help set collaborating prescribing practices as Australia’s expected standard of care, with a new project on reducing hospital medication errors Pharmacists are partnering with patients and doctors …
Substitution arrangement for fluoxetine
Temporary approval granted for replacement oral fluoxetine product as shortage continues Due to the shortage of fluoxetine (brand name: Zactin Tablet), the Federal Department of Health has announced it has …
Promising findings on pharmacist UTI management
Evidence suggests “promise” of safe and effective management of UTIs by community pharmacists, but more research is needed, and a viable economic model is crucial While the available evidence suggests …
A need to be more discrete
Guidelines for pharmacists dispensing opioids may need to be more specific to aid in reducing opioid-related harms, say researchers Gaps in existing guidelines may be preventing pharmacists from fulfilling their …
Adjustment made to scheduling changes
Confirmation of changes to the scheduling of laxative and antihistamine medicines, but with some last minute changes The Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS) has confirmed previous preliminary changes to …
Keeping it simple
Can hospital inpatients discharged to a residential aged care facility take their medicines in a simpler way? One study suggests that it does A group of South Australian researchers, led …
PBS clarifies biosimilar warning codes
Warning codes not always a block on biosimilar substitution, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) says Pharmacists receiving PBS warning reason codes 162 and 163 when substituting a biosimilar for a reference …
Pharmacies invited to join palliative care program
Deadline looms for pharmacies to file expressions of interest to join South Australia’s Better Access to Palliative Care Pharmacy Medicines Program Community pharmacies have until 2pm (ACDT) on Wednesday 15 …
Excess liquorice consumption causes cardiac arrest
A poster on an unusual case caught many eyes at a recent conference – but the case is actually a good reminder to see a patient as a whole person, …
Collaboration on the rise thanks to Canberra GP pharmacists
Community pharmacy fears of duplication of services in general practice may be unfounded, suggests a new analysis showing improved communication between the sectors Australia “lags” behind comparable countries when it …
November MIMS Update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products Andexanet alfa (Andexxa) is a recombinant form of human factor …
Unleashing pharmacists: the hospital perspective
Full scope, consistent funding models and a nationally consistent approach to pharmacy roles are the future, say hospital pharmacists The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has made six recommendations …