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Is it possible to shift people’s perceptions of generic drugs?
Researchers have investigated whether interventional videos could change perceptions and effectiveness of generics versus brand name drugs in study participants They recruited 103 participants with frequent tension headaches from the …
The events lowdown
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to play havoc with the pharmacy events calendar. Here’s a rundown of some of the latest news on how the 2021 calendar is shaping up. Pharmacy …
Pharmacy owner on serious charges
A Sydney pharmacist has fronted court charged with child sex offences News Corp media report that the pharmacist, who the AJP has chosen not to name as legal proceedings are …
The truth about those ‘lockdown kilos’
A large national survey has found that more than half of Australian adults experienced over-eating or poor appetite during the first COVID-19 lockdown The paper, led by Dr Alice Owen …
Poll: is it time to open up?
Debate continues about restrictions at Australia’s internal borders – we’d like to know what you think Border closures have been one of the hotly-debated measures taken in 2020 to help …
Who is more susceptible to COVID-19 misinformation?
Researchers have found a “clear link” between susceptibility to misinformation and both vaccine hesitancy and reduced likelihood to comply with COVID-19 public health guidance Social psychology researchers from the University …
World news wrapup: 15 October 2020
Pharmacy owner allegedly sent cocaine to DEA official after investigation began; another Lloyds pharmacist refuses emergency contraception; transgender patients lose access to medicines Queens, New York: Pharmacy owner Dimitrios Lymberatos …
Compounding changes
TGA seeks feedback on proposed changes to compounded medicines guidelines The Therapeutic Goods Administration is seeking submissions from interested parties on its proposed changes to compounded medicine manufacturing practices and …
Wizard Kalgoorlie Central recognised
WA Premier Mark McGowan has headed to the Wizard Pharmacy Kalgoorlie Central to present it with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s 2020 Excellence in Professional Innovation Award The award was …
Censure after trans-Tasman drug thefts
After stealing Ritalin and surrendering his registration to practise in Australia, a pharmacist went home to New Zealand and offended again The pharmacist had his New Zealand registration cancelled after …
Honours for e-scripts
Fred IT receives 2020 Victorian iAward in recognition of its achievement with this year’s roll out of national electronic prescriptions Fred IT has been recognised for its e-prescriptions innovation with …
Opioid quantities studied
How many people were prescribed 10‐ or 20‐tablet pack sizes prior to PBAC-recommended changes? Research led by the Pharmacy Department at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane has reviewed oxycodone …