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Helping at-risk patients
Pharmacists are inextricably linked to medications and may have a role in helping those at risk of suicide, say pharmacy researchers A scoping review has found some evidence that pharmacists …
Cabinet changes
New Ministers appointed to health, business portfolios Some new faces will be occupying ministerial positions in portfolios of relevance to community pharmacy after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced his Cabinet …
We’re a nation of hoarders
A new study finds 60% of Australians are keeping medicines in case they are needed again New research published in the Australian Health Review shows Australia is a nation of …
One in ten
One in ten errors reported to PDL involve incidents in the pharmacy where a person receives medication intended for another Consequences include serious harm to the consumer and professional risk …
‘We have overprescribed oxycodone, codeine’ says AMA chief
The health sector needs a “fundamental re-education” around the use of analgesics in chronic pain, says AMA president Dr Michael Gannon And doctors have been over-prescribing opioids over recent years, …
What in the weird?
Here are the top 10 weirdest science stories of the year, courtesy of the Australian Science Media Centre Sheep recognised Baaarack Obaaama When it comes to picking out a famous …
A helping hand in the holidays
The Pharmacists’ Support Service has reminded pharmacists that it’s here to help handle holiday stress Not everyone enjoys the festive season, says PSS: work pressures in pharmacy over the holiday …
Alert: online scams on the rise
The ACCC is warning people to be wary of scammers trying to ruin their Christmas holidays “Scammers often try to take advantage of people during the busy Christmas period and …
Prescription pharmaceutical misuse on the rise
Misuse of pharmaceuticals is now responsible for more deaths than illegal drugs, new data show A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Non-medical use of pharmaceuticals: …
Pharmacy robber smashed door with hammer
A man who used a hammer to break into a Queensland pharmacy has been sentenced – and will be out on parole by the end of the week Michael Anthony …
A call for change
Pilots in minor ailments and mental health, and 7-day hospital pharmacy services, are included in PSA and SHPA’s pre-budget submissions for 2018-19 The PSA and SHPA have this week released …
Increased asthma risk over summer holidays
Be prepared: the risk of getting asthma symptoms increases over Christmas and the summer holidays, warn experts from the National Asthma Council Australia In addition to hidden asthma and allergy …