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Poll: do you want to expand your role?
Are you keen to expand your role—or worried about workload and pay? Last week, the Grattan Institute’s Dr Stephen Duckett said that using pharmacists’ skills to take the pressure off …
Pharmacy workforce to evolve
Pharmacy will have to evolve as technologies are introduced and refined, says Kristin Michaels, CEO of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia. Michaels was addressing the two day Future …
Depression, unhealthy lifestyle link goes both ways
Researchers following the progress of 1,200 people for five years have found strong links between unhealthy lifestyles and depression. Researchers at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research …
Medicines shortages affect most pharmacists
Eighty-five percent of you are affected by shortages on a regular basis, according to our latest poll Due to a shortage of both brands and generics, 76% of poll respondents …
Over-the-counter HIV test coming to Australia
A rapid detection HIV test that can be purchased without a prescription may soon become available in Australia The CEO of Sydney-based company Atomo Diagnostics, John Kelly, has told the The Age he is hoping …
Acupuncture is ‘pointless,’ says FSM
Acupuncture is “pointless,” says Friends of Science in Medicine, which has recently conducted a review of the therapy. In a review it describes as “comprehensive,” FSM detailed the origins of …
Pokémon Go a health tool?
Pokémon Go may not only be helping people get some exercise, but also serve as a way to connect with patients, GP registrar Christopher Timms has written in MJA InSight …
Pharmacy robber pepper sprays himself
A robbery in Western Australia last week went wrong when a man attempted to spray a pharmacist with pepper spray – and instead turned the spray on himself. According to …
Should everyone take Vitamin D supplements?
Complementary Medicines Australia has welcomed new UK-based guidance by a committee of independent experts that recommends everyone in the UK should take vitamin D supplements, rather than just some groups …
TWC helps women Share the Dignity
When Gaylynn Bailey passed Terry White Chemist lndooroopilly in Brisbane’s western suburbs, her attention was drawn to a special display. It was a hot pink donation box for Share the …
Integrate non-dispensing pharmacists, urges AMA
The AMA is calling on the Federal Government to support its proposal to integrate non-dispensing pharmacists into GP-led primary care teams. During Family Doctor Week, AMA president Dr Michael Gannon …
ALP health team revealed
Catherine King retains her position as Opposition Spokesperson for Health. Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten announced the new Shadow Cabinet on Saturday with Catherine King keeping the primary role in …