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Support lacking during shortages: patients
Medicine shortages impact almost half of patients, but fewer than one in four report being warned in advance, a new report reveals Systems are needed to better support patients impacted …
Change up the Black Triangle Scheme, suggest authors
Most people aren’t aware of Australia’s Black Triangle Scheme – including nearly half of health care professionals However, a potential role for pharmacists could include educating their patients about it, …
NAPSA names new president
Newly elected NAPSA president, Mia Avram, “will be the most capable and dedicated” the organisation “has ever seen”, predecessor says National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association (NAPSA) Treasurer, Mia Avram, will …
Pharmacist’s ‘breathtaking’ lack of judgement heard
A pharmacist propositioned a young, vulnerable patient by luring her to his pharmacy after hours and asking her for a relationship The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has heard the …
The week in review
Discounter may face compensation claims, WA extends nasal vaccine program and Brett Macfarlane joins the AJP were among our most clicked on stories this week Chemist Warehouse is being urged …
Nurse prescribing reform ‘a positive step’: Guild
Legislative changes to allow endorsed registered nurses to prescribe on the PBS are being backed by the Guild Patients will be able to access medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits …
Sponsor pulls Sublocade from PBS
Manufacturer makes “commercial decision to discontinue supply” of one of two PBS-listed long-acting injectable buprenorphine products Sublocade is the latest in the growing list of medications being withdrawn from the …
Safety warning for weight management capsules
The regulator found the product contains an undisclosed S4 medicine The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued a safety advisory over ITCHA SSS. The regulator said the capsules it tested …
State steps up bid to eliminate HIV transmission
Hospital pharmacies to provide access to free antiretroviral medications to patients with HIV in South Australia Removing cost as a barrier to accessing HIV medications will improve patients’ lives and …
‘Nangs’ crackdown in NSW
Sweeping retail changes will be introduced to try and stop harm from nitrous oxide The NSW Government says it’s cracking down on the ways nitrous oxide is sold, while also …
Women face longer waits for meds access: report
Survey finds women face higher costs and more challenges accessing medicines when they need them than men Female patients are being held to a higher medicines access threshold, and are more …
‘Pharmacists often see the practical consequences’
Medicine decision-making delays are affecting patients, pharmacists and the broader healthcare system, a professional body argues Lags in adopting new medicines and treatments are often felt by pharmacists on the …