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Black liquorice: trick or treat?
With Halloween past and Christmas holidays fast approaching, health bodies are warning about the dangers of too much of the old-fashioned favourite For those of you who hate the taste …
Is your profession under threat from automation?
What experts predict about the nature of employment in 2030 Just over a week ago, the Productivity Commission released a report of recommendations calling for community pharmacists to be replaced …
Bowing to pressure?
Despite Guild reportedly “backing down” from lobbying over codeine upschedule, health groups are still concerned as ministers set to meet today With health ministers across the country to meet on …
The wrong decision?
Some thoughts on the proposed rescheduling of OTC Codeine-containing products to Prescription Only, by Professor Peter Carroll In the current debate regarding the proposed rescheduling of over the counter (OTC) …
An inspiring winner
Innovative Pharmacist of the Year prize goes to member of award-winning Canberra pharmacy team The award-winning team from Capital Chemist Waniassa has scooped the pool with pharmacy honours and awards …
Poll: do you go to work when sick?
How sick do you have to be to take time off work? A recent US study suggests that pharmacists are the most likely of the health professionals to front up …
Pharmacists working with flu-like illness
Pharmacists are the worst culprits when it comes to working while sick, new data suggests A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control showed that more than 40% …
PPI-stomach cancer link highlighted
ASMI has issued a statement saying consumers can be confident in the safety profile of OTC proton pump inhibitors A study published in Gut has shown that people who regularly …
HSD change reduces risk
Pharmacists are being advised to be aware of new PBS Online rejection codes Starting from Sunday, 5 November 2017, PBS Online will reject claims made by pharmacies when these are …
Tech to help vaccines keep their cool
A Toowoomba company has received Queensland Government funding to pilot an electronics package that helps keep vaccines safely refrigerated Digital technology company 1300 Web Pro is looking for pharmacies and …
Asthma death toll rises
Health professionals are being asked to review asthma management for the highest-risk group: women aged 65+ New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that women aged 65 and …
Counterfeit meds on the market
The TGA has warned that counterfeit versions of Clomid and Tamoxifen tablets have been purchased by Australians online According to the TGA, a product labelled “Clomid tablets” contains the substance …