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GP pilot reduces antibiotic prescribing rates
A pilot program aimed at stemming antibiotic resistance has successfully reduced prescribing rates among participating doctors. The University of Queensland-led study involved more than 100 general practitioners from almost 30 …
Bulk sales baulked
Restrictions imposed on bulk paracetamol sales, but naproxen stays S2 Regulators have chosen to impose restrictions on the open selling of bulk packs of paracetamol. Transcripts from the March meeting …
Forum: Will Brexit mean a return to reciprocal registration with the UK?
“Yes, it’s going to affect the stock markets and the Aussie dollar in the short term if and when UK leaves the EU. But the more important question.. will reciprocal …
Long-term Clomifene shortage
Pharmacists will need to order an alternative product, says TGA Pharmacies will need to organise a Clomid alternative due to a shortage of clomifene (clomiphene) 50mg tablets, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) …
Look and listen: leveraging eye and ear care
Eye and ear care have long been well performing OTC categories yet with greater interaction and the benefit of S3 products up their sleeve, pharmacists can help guide customers on …
Samford Chemmart shines in Wellbeing Forever Festival
Proving why they took out the Community Engagement category in this year’s Guild Pharmacy of the Year Awards, the team at Samford Chemmart hosted another hugely successful community event in …
CM critics should welcome evidence: Gibson
Critics of complementary medicine should welcome evidence to support its use when supplied, Carl Gibson of the Complementary Medicines Association has told the AJP. Gibson, the CEO of CMA, was …
Taren Gill appointed first PSA Early Career Pharmacist board director
Taren Gill is the first Early Career Pharmacist to be appointed as a PSA National Board Director to help shape the future of the profession, , the organisation says. PSA’s …
Forum: Dispense Automation
“Does anyone has any experience they can share with dispensing robots? We’ve got a fairly old Gollmann dispensing machine. There is also the Dose Innovation machine. Any other machines?” Read …
Soul Pattinson to sell heritage Pitt Street Mall building
The iconic Washington H. Soul Pattinson building at 160 Pitt Street Mall is now on the market After 150 years of ownership, Washington H. Soul Pattinson (WHSP) has moved to sell …
Pharma industry payments hit target
Evidence shows a convincing association between sponsored meals and increased brand-name prescribing Two US studies have found a strong link between industry sponsored meals for doctors and an increase in …
Can smartphones cause transient blindness?
Transient smartphone-induced blindness may become more frequent due to user behaviour, experts say – and understanding the issue can help avoid unnecessary anxiety and investigation. A group of London eye …