Clinical
To dip or not to dip?
A program delivered by pharmacists has seen positive results around reduction of unnecessary urine dipstick testing in aged care homes Pharmacist-led education to support behaviour change around urine dipstick testing …
‘This is not going to free up GPs’
Training for prescribing pharmacists was not what they expected – one of the first cohort outlines her experiences The Australian Pharmacy Professional conference on the Gold Coast recently heard from …
MedsAware: A minute with Lisa Pont
One pharmacist talks about the need for pharmacists to be brave when it comes to deprescribing Around MedsAware: Deprescribing Week 2024 (18-24 March), the AJP is presenting, in partnership with …
On-site aged care pharmacists: salary, funding details emerging
The health department has provided an update on the aged care on-site pharmacist measure – still without a starting date The update was published on Monday, 18 March 2024, and …
“There needs to be a properly funded model”
Guild president outlines his pharmacy wish list ahead of next federal election Speaking at APP2024 on the Gold Coast last weekend, Trent Twomey, national president of the Pharmacy Guild of …
MedsAware: A minute with Margaret Jordan
One pharmacist talks about the barriers to deprescribing, and helping patients feel empowered to question their medicines regimen Around MedsAware: Deprescribing Week 2024 (18-24 March), the AJP is presenting, in …
MedsAware: A minute with Anna Jennings
One pharmacist tells how she, her patient and the patient’s medical team successfully deprescribed a medication following a fall Around MedsAware: Deprescribing Week 2024 (18-24 March), the AJP is presenting, …
March MIMS update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products Nirsevimab (Beyfortus) is a recombinant neutralising human IgG1ĸ long-acting monoclonal …
Pharmacists cite concern over ‘blowback’
Fear of repercussions is a barrier to reporting medication errors, but safe reporting cultures can help, says professional officer A small qualitative study on medication error reporting has found that …
Mixed news on Vyvanse shortage
There has been good, and bad, news about the ongoing shortage of the ADHD treatment The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has an update informing of mixed news about ongoing shortages …
Consumer group backs compounding ban
The CHF has said it ‘understands’ why the TGA is proposing a ban on pharmacists compounding Ozempic, but more must be done to boost supply Consumers Health Forum of Australia …
Update on morphine
Approval granted for the supply of overseas-registered morphine oral liquid products and new supply arrangements following Ordine discontinuation The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted approval for the supply of …