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World news wrapup: 11 October 2018
Walgreens readies for Hurricane Michael; crisis in Zimbabwe as drugs run out and pharmacies demand cash; UK pharmacy stakeholders call for better planning Gulf Coast, US: As Hurricane Michael threatens …
Testogel in full supply, says manufacturer
Stock has been increased to meet patient need, with up to 20,000 Australian patients potentially affected by shortages of other testosterone products Besins Healthcare has issued an alert to reassure …
‘Usurper’ pharmacists have ‘perverse profit incentive,’ says GP
Another prominent GP has accused pharmacists of pushing beyond their scope of practice in a bid to make more money AMA vice president Dr Chris Zappala has penned a piece …
Pharmacy top allergy info destination
Almost all Australians with moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis are experiencing disrupted sleep and its impact on health and wellbeing Mylan Health has released the results of its YouGov Galaxy research in …
Exclusive direct supply danger warning
Exclusive direct supply leaves patients exposed to single-point failure in PBS supply, says NPSA If monopoly supply arrangements between manufacturers and pharmacies continue, there will be no back-ups to protect …
CBD smoking ban another small step
One Sydney council area will be the first in Australia to make its CBD smoke-free… with an initial emphasis on education, says its pharmacist mayor At the October meeting of …
Defining pharmacist roles could help: PSA
The Royal Commission into aged care has included medication management in its terms of reference, a move welcomed by the PSA The Commissioners, Justice Joseph McGrath and Ms Lynelle Briggs …
Calls to Pharmacists’ Support Service continue to increase
Today is World Mental Health Day, and the PSS is encouraging all pharmacists to take time to focus on their own mental health and wellbeing The Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) …
10 things to know about Aussies and mental health
Today is World Mental Health Day… These statistics reveal how Aussies experience mental health World Mental Health Day – 10 October – is a day for global mental health education, …
What are people taking?
NDARC has reported on illicit drug trends among Australians in 2018, including growth in use of cocaine and higher purity ecstasy Use of cocaine and higher purity forms of ecstasy …
Non-CVD statin evidence lacking
A review of the benefits of statins has found a lack of convincing evidence for the drugs’ use in helping prevent conditions such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease While some …
Police roundup
Police in northern NSW are warning the public to “be wary” if offered methadone or fentanyl following a robbery Police were called to a pharmacy in Armidale Road, South Grafton …