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Career progression
Pharmacy PhD scholarships now available for mental health medicine support services Australian universities are offering scholarships for pharmacists interested in mental health medicine support services. The University of Sydney and …
Walking a fine line
Consumer “tension” over the role of pharmacists and scientific evidence when purchasing non-prescription medicines Australian consumers are conflicted about the importance of scientific evidence when purchasing non-prescription medicines, and are …
How meds influence falls
New research has shown that older people taking antidepressants or opioids have more than double the risk of a fall and hip fracture compared to those who do not Writing …
MHR record views by pharmacists up 942%
The Australian Digital Health Agency has released new data showing that the number of pharmacies signed up to My Health record has skyrocketed According to the Agency, as at April …
Priceline winning in beauty stakes
Department stores haven’t been able to match the growth of Priceline when it comes to cosmetics – and even Chemist Warehouse has experienced a slump Roy Morgan has released new …
Doctor struck off over assault
A leading doctor who was jailed for drugging and assaulting a junior colleague has had his registration cancelled The doctor, 67, who was a professor and a director of his …
7CPA negotiations will be tough, challenging: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild has conceded that there will be disagreements ahead, highlighting the “flawed” $1 discount policy With Greg Hunt to retain the Health portfolio as pharmacy enters 7CPA negotiations, …
Can CM labels be trusted?
Most Australian consumers – and health professionals – aren’t familiar with the country’s drug regulatory system, says a prominent pharmacist Writing in Australian Prescriber, Geraldine Moses says that most people …
When yes means no
What error makes up 10% of incidents reported to PDL? PDL has advised on incidents in which medication is provided to the wrong patient – a type of incident which …
Change at the top
A new Opposition Health spokesperson is set to take on Greg Hunt There is change in the Health portfolio for the Federal Opposition, with new ALP leader Anthony Albanese announcing …
Poll: Professional services and pharmacists
Do you think there should be a dedicated role for pharmacists who perform professional services? Following a survey by UTS Pharmacy for its annual Barometer Report, AJP recently asked readers whether …
The week in review
As flu grips the country, it’s been a busy week in pharmacy… There have been significant concerns about availability of the flu vaccine, with newly reappointed Health Minister Greg Hunt …