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New contraceptive option launches
A new five-mornings after pill is now available in Australia The EllaOne pill, available on prescription from this week, is being distributed in Australia by MS Health, a non-profit arm …
The 20 fastest growing pharmaceutical brands
One treatment in particular drove pharmaceutical sales growth in 2015 A report by US pharmaceutical industry news website First World Pharma has listed the 50 fastest selling drug brands in …
Follow UK with general practice pharmacists: PSA
The Australian Government should follow the UK and provide funding support for integrating pharmacists into general practice clinics, according to the PSA. The British Department of Health – through NHS …
Panadol Osteo decision could shift patients to opioids
Stakeholders have expressed disappointment in the PBAC’s restatement of its decision to delist Panadol Osteo, and concerns that patients may turn to stronger alternatives to manage their pain. The PBAC …
Poll: How will the remuneration and regulation review affect pharmacy
The Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation is due to release its initial discussion paper this month Community pharmacy is still waiting for the release of the Review of Pharmacy remuneration …
Some supplements may increase antidepressant effectiveness
An international evidence review has found that certain nutritional supplements can increase the effectiveness of antidepressants for people with clinical depression. Omega 3 fish oils, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), methylfolate (bioactive form …
Better vaccination strategy needed
A comprehensive strategy is needed to allow all children and adults to have access to up to date vaccinations, says Public Health Association of Australia Vice President David Templeman. This …
Students to get free SHPA membership
From July this year, students undertaking their first pharmacy degree, leading to provisional registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia, will have access to free membership of …
Monitoring about to get real
Real-time monitoring gets a budget boost Pharmacy groups have welcomed a Victorian government budget commitment to fund a real-time prescription monitoring program. The funding commitment of $30 million in this …
Panadol Osteo to stay delisted
The PBAC has reaffirmed its decision that Panadol Osteo should be delisted. “The PBAC assessed the issues raised in the correspondence, but did not consider that there was any basis …
A question of ethics
Doctors say selling CAMs is a violation of medical ethics Most doctors believe it is unethical for pharmacists to sell complementary medicines without an established evidence based. A new poll …
Medicine time, or is it?
Consumer info on the right time to take medicines not up to scratch, experts say Information available to consumers and health professionals about the optimal time to take medications is …