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“We need to raise the bar”
PSA president says current levels of med-related hospitalisations are not good enough, but pharmacists can’t help without access to data Pharmacists are expected to contribute to healthcare and reduce medication …
Clinical tips: epilepsy
Louis Roller takes a look at epilepsy, including a medicinal cannabis update Epilepsy is defined as a chronic seizure disorder, or group of disorders, characterised by seizures that usually recur …
Outrage over medicinal cannabis stance
The RACP has been criticised over its MJA article calling for caution with prescription cannabinoids A Sydney University academic has criticised an article published on behalf of the Royal Australasian …
Pharmacists copping codeine price fury
Anger over the increased price of low-dose codeine is growing – and pharmacists are in the firing line Pharmacy Guild NSW Branch president David Heffernan has hit back at claims …
Vic takes action on anti-vax ‘rogue doctors’
Victoria has passed legislation which means doctors will no longer be able to make false statements about a child’s ability to be immunised The Andrews Labor Government says it is …
Low carbs or fat—and does it matter?
There’s not much point trying to tailor a weight loss diet to one’s genes, researchers have found In a study that was welcomed by diet and nutrition experts, researchers enrolled …
New building for long-lived brand
Greg Hunt has opened Ego Pharmaceuticals’ new $35M global headquarters in Dandenong South today The investment comes off the back of growth in Ego’s international exports, which is now approaching …
World news wrapup: 22 February 2018
Canadian crackdown on Pharmacy-Only drugs sold in grocery; a new hope in New Zealand; pharmacist nominated for “Unsung Hero” award New Zealand: New Health Minister David Clark has given pharmacy …
Anti-inflammatory risk downplayed in open channel
Nearly three-quarters of pharmacists would like to see greater restrictions on the availability of ibuprofen, an AJP poll has revealed Following concerns expressed by pharmacists that Australians could be at …
Qld whooping cough plummets since 2016
Whooping cough cases in Queensland dropped sharply last year – but it’s no time to be complacent Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young says the highly contagious respiratory infection …
‘Fundamental’ misunderstanding of location rules’ purpose
Critics of the location rules just don’t understand them, says the Guild’s executive director In this week’s edition of Forefront, David Quilty writes that the Guild welcomed the passage through …
Who won pharmacy retailer of the year?
Roy Morgan has announced the winners of the 2017 Customer Satisfaction Awards, presenting 32 awards to businesses which “consistently outperformed their peers” Among six first-time winners this year was My …