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‘We need a new approach to mental health.’
The Victorian Government has announced the Terms of Reference for its Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, which have been welcomed by the Pharmacy Guild The Terms of Reference …
Minister challenged on pharmacist naloxone role
The Health Minister has announced a commitment of $7.2 million to pilot a take-home naloxone program in Australia – but there’s no mention of pharmacy This week Greg Hunt announced …
‘Failures of good pharmacy practice’
A pharmacy owner has been reprimanded for failing to maintain accurate S8 records – with evidence of 43 unprocessed transactions in two weeks In January 2019 the Victorian Pharmacy Authority …
Telehealth: making healthcare accessible
Online platforms are partnering with GPs and pharmacies to allow rural and remote patients – and those looking for convenience or immediacy – to connect with a practitioner around the …
Vitamins in families at high risk of ASD
A small observational study has suggested that prenatal vitamins could reduce autism risk in some families Authors Rebecca J Schmidt, Ana-Maria Iosif and Elizabeth Guerrero Angel set out to investigate …
Staying committed
Following leadership changes at the national level from the Pharmacy Guild and PSA, the SHPA has recommitted to its strategic partnerships with the groups The statement follows the announcement last …
Ramsay on track
Ramsay is preparing for its next phase of growth in Australia’s pharmacy sector The Ramsay Group has announced its results for the six months up to 31 December 2018, in …
Information barriers
A new report has looked at why unnecessary medical tests and treatments are carried out GPs, specialists and hospital staff cite challenges in accessing patient information from other clinicians as …
World news wrapup: 28 February 2019
US pharmacist spent stolen millions on cosmetic surgery; Canadian reporters investigate widespread pharmacy fraud; Ontario, Canada: Global News and the Toronto Star are reporting on numerous pharmacists who have allegedly …
Turning insights into best pharmacy practice
What do you want to know about osteoarthritis? Ask John Bell At this year’s APP2019 Conference, award-winning pharmacy veteran John Bell will be offering his view on latest insights into osteoarthritis, including …
Growing owner lack of oversight on S8s
Complaints and regulatory activity continue to rise for the Pharmacy Council of NSW, which says dispensing errors remain its major source of complaints The Council received 312 new complaints in …
Mandatory reporting changes disappoint
Queensland’s updated legislation on mandatory reporting has passed, but doctors have expressed concern The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (Qld) has now been passed …