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Children common in opioid toxicity hospitalisations
One of the authors of a new paper quantifying opioid toxicity-related hospitalisations hopes the research will highlight just how common they are Interest in naloxone is growing, say experts, as …
Another ADHD meds shortage
The TGA has warned of shortages of Concerta and Methylphenidate-Teva XR modified-release methylphenidate hydrochloride tablet products The Therapeutic Goods Administration says that Janssen-Cilag has notified it about current expected shortages …
TGA announces 12-month labelling exemptions for paracetamol
Labelling exemptions for “signal words” on paracetamol products announced to support transition to new scheduling The Therapeutic Goods Administration has implemented two temporary labelling exemptions for certain Schedule 2 …
‘This has been a really big thing for our staff satisfaction and morale’
Faced with a growing number of staff wanting to work part-time, and increased unpaid overtime, one Brisbane hospital decided to look into a nine-day fortnight Anne Whitaker FANZCAP (Lead&Mgmt, MedSafety) …
A winning pitch for deprescribing
Alicia Martin from Capital Chemist Wanniassa, ACT, is the 2024 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award winner after developing a mobile app that aids deprescribing Martin was given the …
Family violence is a public health issue: regulators
Australia’s health practitioners issue a joint position statement about family violence, warning that engaging in this behaviour can lead to regulatory action for members of the registered professions Ahpra and …
Blooms names its best
A West Australian store named Blooms’ best pharmacy, while a NSW pharmacist takes out the individuals’ award Blooms The Chemist held its annual partner’s conference and awards for more than …
Prescriber deficit limiting access to medicinal cannabis
TGA data shows growth in medicinal cannabis approvals, but barriers to access remain Sales of medicinal cannabis products in 2024 are on track to double the number sold in 2023, …
ODT in the prison setting
What difference can a pharmacist make to prisoner wellbeing? A poster presented at the recent Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPha) Medicines Management 2024 conference in Adelaide examined the role of a …
A lack of change
Study fails to find significant reductions in medication complexity following HMRs, but authors point to other benefits A new study led by the University of Sydney has found no statistically …
World news wrapup: 28 November 2024
Pay increases announced in the UK government’s budget are putting pressure on Northern Ireland’s community pharmacies, while pharmacy workforce shortages are threatening medicines safety in South Africa Belfast, Northern Ireland: …
Sigma merger delivers big win for asset manager
HMC Capital’s stake in Sigma Healthcare is reaping significant rewards for investors Sigma’s proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse is delivering strong returns for investors in asset management firm, HMC Capital. …