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‘Massive and abrupt’ drop in codeine poisonings
Codeine sales and codeine-related poisoning calls have plummeted since the 1 February 2018 upschedule of low-dose codeine to Prescription Only New research led by the University of Sydney and published …
Pharmacy accused of poor treatment of methadone patients
A Guild leader says improvements are needed to the way Australia offers opioid replacement therapy, following an article attacking pharmacists for perpetuating stigma Writing in 10 Daily, freelance journalist Katie …
TWC’s plans: the next 12 months
TerryWhite Chemmart has announced to its 300 supplier partners the progress that the brand has made on differentiating its customer and Network Partner offer A focus on stronger execution, and …
Pain and opioids and the bigger picture
NPS MedicineWise has launched an education campaign for health professionals and consumers about opioids The campaign looks at the role of opioids in the management of chronic, non-cancer pain and …
Recall underway
Recall notice issued for several Zantac brands following contamination fear The TGA is advising consumers and health professionals that several ranitidine-containing products have been removed from the Australian market due …
Self-care: 14 professional responsibilities
Governments and health insurers should include self-care as an important element of the care continuum, says FIP In its new joint statement of policy with the Global Self-Care Federation, the …
‘Pharmacies compete fiercely on script prices.’
The current system benefits patients and drives competition on medicines, argues this community pharmacist The main features of the Australian Healthcare system are the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and the …
World news wrapup: 3 October 2019
Homicide cops investigate death after pharmacy allegedly supplies tainted glucose solution; undercover reporter gets opioids without scripts; pharmacist crowned Miss Thailand Cologne, Germany: Homicide investigators are looking into the death …
Training for GP pharmacists
New training to educate and equip pharmacists to work in general practice and improve health outcomes for patients is now available from the PSA PSA has long advocated for pharmacists …
CWH in ‘self-serving spin,’ says Tassone
A Channel Nine news report featuring claims that consumers want pharmacy to be deregulated has been criticised by pharmacists Channel Nine reporter Emily Rice took a look at the price …
Measles comes to Perth
A “measles cluster” in Perth has seen up to eight cases of the highly infectious disease confirmed On Tuesday, the Western Australian Government issued a warning to people who live …
What you said…
We roundup your comments over the past week, on controversial topics such as pharmacists overstepping moral boundaries and CWH expanding in NZ A lot has happened over the past week. …