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Location rules: What has changed?
A go-to guide on what you need to know about the changes to pharmacy location rules, which come into effect from 3 October, by Stephanie McGrath Key changes to the Pharmacy …
Tough love?
Health practitioners are traditionally reluctant to make mandatory notifications for various reasons, says the Pharmacy Council of NSW Reasons pharmacists may be reluctant to make a notification include fear of …
Risky mixing harms ignored
Many thousands of young Australians are mixing alcohol with caffeine-laden energy drinks with little regard for the potential dangers, according to new research Around 40% of young current drinkers reported …
World news wrapup: 27 September 2018
British “pharmacist” detained on suspicion of working with Islamic State; Rite Aid reacts to distribution centre shooting; likely end to US pharmacy “gag clause” Syria: A British man has been …
No guidance here
Confusion reigns over advice and information about the sale of e-cigarettes and how to handle customer enquiries Australian pharmacists are unsure with how to proceed in offering information about e-cigarettes …
How the profession celebrated
Pharmacists around the world have celebrated their very own international day, with a theme of “Your medicines experts” In Tasmania, pharmacy students from the University of Tasmania headed to Bunnings …
Health data breaches on the rise
A JAMA article has warned that while digital health records have potential to improve clinical care, they could also lead to vast patient harm if not properly secured Researchers from …
API: Exclusive supply still a ‘very big issue’
The CEO of one of Australia’s leading pharmaceutical distributors says he wishes a solution had been organised “yesterday” Exclusive supply of medicines is still a “very big issue”, says Richard …
This sporting life
Does your pharmacy currently specialise in sports health and wound care? Would you like to? Let us know in our new poll Sports medicine and sports health care is a …
How to tackle a script issue
Tips for pharmacists on how to ensure your call to a doctor doesn’t waste your time—or theirs Pharmacist owner Jarrod McMaugh has provided a series of tips for pharmacists on …
HIV: treatment as prevention working
A record high of more than 90% of HIV-positive gay and bisexual men are achieving an undetectable viral load thanks to antiretroviral treatment UNSW researchers have recorded an “encouraging” major …
‘Blatant disregard for public safety’
A pharmacist who made and sold preparations from human placenta has had his licence cancelled for at least six years Isidoro “Rudy” Sanchez was the manager of the now-closed Marigold …