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Arthritis/continence link
Next week is Arthritis Week presenting an opportunity to highlight the connection between arthritis and continence issues. While arthritis doesn’t directly affect bladder or bowel function, incontinence associated with arthritis …
World news wrapup: 26 May 2016
A look at this week’s pharmacy news from around the world UK: A British pharmacist has been struck off for falsifying 19 medicines use reviews (MURs) during two months, Chemist …
Fee fears for Coalition policy
Labor best to look after health system, AMA says as doctors fear massive fee rise The ALP has won the support of the AMA for its promises to remove the …
All encouraged to report ADRs
Pharmacists, other health professionals and consumers have been encouraged to report adverse medicines events, during a session at the National Medicines Symposium last week. Consultant pharmacist Debbie Rigby urged pharmacists …
The naturopathy debate
Do you believe pharmacies should stock naturopathic medicines? Vote in our poll Concerns have again been raised publicly about pharmacy’s role in supplying naturopathic products and services. Pharmacist and long-time …
PSA calls for national real-time reporting
Hundreds of lives would be saved and hospitalisations reduced if a national real-time recording and reporting system for medicines was adopted, according to a new statement by the PSA. Recent …
Study to examine melatonin in kids with ADHD
A University of Queensland trial could help the families of children with ADHD to get a decent night’s sleep. Researchers are recruiting participants for the study into the effectiveness of …
GuildCare Pharmacy of the Month
The April 2016 GuildCare Pharmacy of the Month is Soul Pattinson Chemist, Ashfield, NSW Proprietor/Pharmacist Fritz Dy tells us what GuildCare means to his pharmacy: “GuildCare provides a brilliant platform …
Amcal, Guardian target kidney health
Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies are getting behind Kidney Health Week (May 22– 29), Kidney Health Australia’s national awareness campaign which is urging all Australians to check their kidney health. The …
Deprescribing: barriers and enablers
Community pharmacists can play a strong role in identifying patients who would benefit from a review of their medicines with a view to deprescribing, says one expert. Kristen Anderson from …
ACCC appeals $1.7m Nurofen penalty
Consumer watchdog says fine is inadequate deterrent. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is appealing the federal court’s decision to fine Reckitt Benckiser $1.7 million for its Nurofen Specific Pain …
Opioids have minimal benefit in low back pain
New research from The George Institute for Global Health and the University of Sydney has found that opioid painkillers, commonly used in low back pain, provide minimal benefit. The findings …