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NSAIDs being sold like lollies
Concerns over the health risks of NSAIDs have been raised repeatedly this year, with some asking why they are still available in supermarkets Several studies have been released this year …
Forum: NBN and faxing
An AusPharm member writes: “I will be forced on to the NBN in October when the copper network gets turned off. Faxes, EFTPOS and B2B alarms apparently will not generally …
World news wrapup: 18 May 2017
Pharmacist turns kidnapper in Nigeria; US pharmacist loses license after giving morphine to kids; religious refusal in Texas; UK pharmacy bands together to combat malware Lagos, Nigeria: Lagos police have arrested …
Fluoxetine linked to higher malformation risk in infants
Use of this commonly prescribed antidepressant has been linked with an increased risk of birth defects, according to a recent analysis Fluoxetine is the most commonly prescribed antidepressant in the …
Medicines shortages worsen around the world
Amid worsening medicines shortages, FIP is taking a look at how the problem is managed globally A new report from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) contains an overview of some …
Teams set to contest Business Plan competition
Fourteen teams are set to compete in the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2017 National Student Business Plan Competition Registrations have now closed and this year’s high number of registrations follows …
Ex-pharmacist now a faith-based healer
The deregistered pharmacist at the centre of the counterfeit sildenafil scandal is now practising as a faith healer Mina Attia has found himself a subject on A Current Affair this week, …
First-ever Aus forum for injection technique
Hear from leading diabetes experts in a webinar this weekend and gain CPD points – but hurry, registrations close on Friday! On Saturday 20 May, the first-ever Australian and New …
Maria Venuti’s daughter spreads stroke awareness
For the second year Priceline Pharmacy is partnering with the Stroke Foundation to deliver Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check The two hope to beat last year’s result to conduct more …
Salt intake underestimated by a third
Australians are underestimating the amount of salt they eat by at least a third, a new study has revealed The diets of more than 400 people were examined by The …
Many pharmacies vulnerable to ransomware
Australia may have gotten off lightly in the WannaCry global ransomware attack, but if your systems aren’t up to date, you should still be worried The WannaCry ransomware attack started …
How to protect against ransomware: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild has issued an alert outlining ways for pharmacies to protect themselves from ransomware attacks The Wannacry ransomware attacks hit hospitals, companies and government agencies in dozens of …