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Webinar: Interaction between the immune system and micronutrients
A CPD-accredited webinar for pharmacists wishing to understand the human immune system and the role that micronutrients play in its function 23 June 2021 | 7-8.30PM AEST Our three experts will …
Focused on work ahead as Reconciliation Week ends
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has recommitted to meaningful action in the name of reconciliation as National Reconciliation Week 2021 concluded across Australia SHPA Aboriginal and Torres Strait …
‘Pharmacists can and need to make a difference.’
An NRT expert breaks down misconceptions and shares best practice tips to help patients quit smoking “We think we’ve dealt with smoking in Australia, but we haven’t,” said Dr Colin …
Five questions for pharmacists
Consumer group proposes a five question program for patients to ask to improve QUM, supports embedding pharmacists with GPs and aged care The Consumers Health Forum says it is “working …
GPs fight to keep OCP barrier
“Clinical corners get cut and standards quickly drop” is one doctor’s prediction if the OCP is downscheduled to S3, as the Guild highlights the importance of continuity Doctors have slammed …
$87k in meds, perfume missing after manhole raid
A man has been sentenced to 138 days in jail after he broke into a pharmacy through a manhole in the hotel next door The Herald Sun reports that George …
‘It’s time to look at what we can do better, and how.’
How can pharmacists help reduce the environmental impacts of health care? A team of pharmacists and pharmacy students from Monash University and the United States have collaborated to highlight the …
FIP steps up on diet, exercise
There is an urgent need for the entire healthcare workforce to be involved in efforts to improve diet and physical activity across populations, says FIP The International Pharmaceutical Federation has …
Survey: Are you ready for low-dose cannabidiol products?
Low-dose cannabidiol products will soon be available in pharmacies. Are Australian pharmacists ready? Researchers from the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics and the Sydney Pharmacy School at the University of Sydney are surveying pharmacists …
Speaking up for pharmacists
Proper remuneration and representation is essential for pharmacists to work at their full scope of practice, says Emma McBride Speaking to AJP at APP2021, Emma McBride, pharmacist and MP said …
Lack of pharmacy vax access ‘beggars belief’
Community pharmacist insider shares why the network hasn’t been activated to vaccinate for COVID-19 yet, even as Victoria undergoes another lockdown Supply limitations and concerns about stock availability continue to …
The week in review
Frustrations this week around community pharmacy’s place in COVID vaccination, while we continue to bring you highlights from APP2021 Stakeholders expressed frustration this week at decision-makers’ low speed in involving …