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World news wrapup: 5 September 2024
US multi-state pharmacy crime organisation bust; FIP focus on sub-Saharan Africa; arrest made in pharmacist’s cold case murder Omaha, Nebraska: Five people are facing federal charges following a Drug Enforcement …
Deprescribing benefits for the “young old”
Deprescribing interventions could see mortality reductions and health benefits for older people if initiated early, a large Australian review has found Deprescribing polypharmacy does not result in a significant reduction …
‘Let’s start with a joke’ – docs lash out at new pharmacy regulator
A new Pharmacy Ownership Council in Queensland launches, bringing it in line with other states – and is immediately slammed as “anti-competitive” by doctors But the AMA has been “caught …
‘Opioid safety is relevant to every pharmacy’
A new opioid safety toolkit launches, with a focus on helping people identify their risks and develop a safety plan Wednesday, 4 September 2024 saw the national launch of the Opioid …
‘We cannot risk further delays’
Federal Government accused of “failing to commit” to a national RSV immunisation program after rejections to fund two vaccines, and protracted negotiations over a third The PBAC has rejected funding …
Banner group leads the way
Priceline franchise bolsters indifferent Wesfarmers FY result, says finance industry analyst Mike Taylor The Priceline franchise has helped drive Wesfarmers’ Health division to be a stand-out performer for the big …
A nomination for wellbeing
Get your nominations in for the inaugural PSS John Coppock Pharmacist Wellbeing Award PDL would like to encourage pharmacists to get their nominations in for the inaugural Pharmacists’ Support Service …
Co-payment cuts trump 60-day savings: Guild
Efforts to curb patient spending on medicines are generating savings the government says, but some measures are having a greater impact than others, a Guild leader believes Cuts to the …
Book Review: Maya’s Pharmacy Adventure
This new children’s picture book written by a pharmacist is a treasure trove of medicines safety advice for laypeople When I first brought home this new picture book, written by …
New standards for MDMA, psilocybin
Manufactured or compounded psychedelics must be up to scratch to ensure consistency of products supplied to Australian patients, says TGA The Department of Health and Aged Care has published two …
Email compromise a growing threat
Ransomware events dominate headlines, but social engineering attacks are increasingly impacting small business, insurance broker warns Cyber insurance claims data for the first half of 2024 shows healthcare businesses are …
Aussies honoured in South Africa
Two Australians are among a group of pharmacists honoured at the International Pharmaceutical Federation congress in South Africa Australia’s Dr Shania Liu was named the recipient of the Early Career in …