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Experts flag ‘unusual’ spike in flu cases
“It is not too late” to get an influenza vaccination, the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing says, as Australia sees a late surge in infections Health professionals are being advised …
‘No causal relationship between vaccines and autism’: WHO
Comprehensive reviews reaffirm WHO’s view that there is no evidence to support a potential link between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder High-quality scientific evidence indicates vaccines “do not cause autism”, the World Health Organization’s …
‘Have you ever wondered what it can feel like to have ADHD?’
Despite frequent media reports to the contrary, ADHD is actually underdiagnosed – particularly in women, one expert says Melbourne pharmacist Kate Tognarini, who is a board member of the Australasian …
PBAC to advise on GLP-1s for obesity
Medicines advisory body notes “unmet clinical need for obesity treatments”, following deliberations on equitable access to GLP-1s The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) will respond to the Minister for Health, Disability and …
Sexual misconduct findings to remain on rego
Changes to the way sexual misconduct findings are reported on practitioners’ registration to come into effect early next year Sexual misconduct findings against health practitioners will be permanently recorded on their professional registration from early …
Pharmacy ram raid suspect alert
Police have warned the public not to approach a man wanted over a pharmacy ram raid in Ballina A pharmacy was forced to close its doors for a day when …
The week in review
How full scope could help end bed block, the issue of vaping and a pharmacy which suffered a $15,000 financial blow due to the Vyvanse price cut were the talk …
Privacy commissioner sets sights on pharmacy
Pharmacists are set to be among the targets of an inaugural “privacy compliance sweep” by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Data collection and management processes used by pharmacists will come under the …
Look out for cancelled and prohibited medical practitioner: Ahpra
Ahpra takes the unusual step of putting out an alert about a man who may be providing health services while being banned from doing so Ahpra has issued a public …
‘You’re going to give me everything’
A Queensland man targeted three pharmacies in a bid to get hold of opioids A man has faced Maroochydore District Court over charges relating to three attempts to steal Endone …
December MIMS Update
Some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new indications and contraindications New Indications Durvalumab (Imfinzi) in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin is now also indicated as neoadjuvant …
New CPD standards released
PSA publishes seven CPD standards for pharmacists ahead of retirement of APC’s accreditation standards Less than six months after the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) announced it would retire the Accreditation …