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Fentanyl patch warning
Concerns over forged patch prescriptions being dispensed in pharmacies The NSW Ministry of Health’s Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit has reported that “large numbers of forged prescriptions for fentanyl transdermal patches have …
Urgent need to address child injury: report
A study has found hospitalisation rates for child injury have not dropped in 10 years Unadjusted child deaths following injury hospitalisations have actually increased (from 108 to 149 deaths a …
Cannabis special access restored for terminally ill
Some terminally ill patients will now have faster access to medicinal cannabis following a Greens motion Greens leader Senator Richard Di Natale moved that the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation …
The top 20
Looking back on the most-read AJP stories over the past year What do you, our readers, like to read on the AJP website? We’ve tallied up the page views – …
Medicines shortages rife, say hospital pharmacists
Shortages are more prevalent than previously thought and pharmacists are struggling to keep up, survey reveals Results gathered from 280 health care facilities across Australia by the Society of Hospital …
‘Disappearing Dave’ highlights prostate problems
It’s Men’s Health Week (June 12-18)… and prostate health is on the agenda A new prostate awareness campaign is urging men not to become a “Disappearing Dave”. The campaign, highlighting …
Dispensing Practice Guidelines: PSA wants feedback
PSA has begun consultation on the revised Dispensing Practice Guidelines PSA has undertaken the review to support implementation of the revised Professional Practice Standards (PPS), and in particular Standard 3: …
Seven reasons to support PSS
PSS is urging pharmacists to support the service that supports them As the end of financial year approaches, Pharmacists’ Support Service is again encouraging pharmacists to donate to the service. …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Interventions to improve adherence to inhaled steroids for asthma A Cochrane review of 39 RCTs on adherence to inhaled corticosteroids in …
Campaigner honoured
Recognition for fighter for evidence-based medicines and ethical drug advertising One of Australia’s leading public health campaigners, Associate Professor Ken Harvey, has been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours. An …
Recognising the profession
A range of pharmacy identities honoured While former Guild national president Kos Sclavos was the most high-profile honouree in this year’s Queens Birthday honours list, he was by no means …
Pharmacy titan commended
Kos Sclavos “humbled” by Queen’s Birthday honour Former Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president Kos Sclavos said he is “humbled” by being made a Member in the General Division of the Order …