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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 …
Valpam 5 5mg recalled over alleged medicine tampering
Valpam 5 5mg tablets supplied in blister packs of 50 are being recalled due to evidence of medicine tampering Arrow Pharmaceuticals, in consultation with the TGA, has advised that it …
The week in review
We take a look back at the week in community pharmacy This week, penalty rates were back on the agenda, as the Fair Work Commission announced the phase-in dates for …
Drinking linked to brain atrophy, cognitive decline
A 30-year study has found that even moderate alcohol consumption can lead to impaired brain function In The BMJ study published this week, led by University of Oxford researchers, more …
Shefali Parekh: the student’s perspective
This is the second of a series in which AJP meets some Early Career Pharmacists Shefali Parekh is the current president of National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) What can …