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World News Wrapup: 31 August 2018
This week, a violent customer who stabbed two pharmacists appears in court, New Zealand sees a new pharmacy group for its Pacific population and a promise of no post-Brexit meds …
A matter of urgency
More government ‘buck-passing’ is delaying the introduction of real-time monitoring, says NSW Guild president The NSW government is again placing patient lives at risk by delaying any moves to introduce …
Australia-first hospital pharmacy residency program ‘hits its stride’
The third annual symposium of the SHPA Residency Program was held this week in Brisbane Expanding and improving the experiences of future hospital pharmacy leaders was in focus at the …
The votes are in!
It’s almost time to reveal your vote on pharmacy’s 12 Agenda Setters Well the votes are in, and we’re almost ready to reveal who your selections are for the 12 …
Ramsay reports $9.2B revenue
The healthcare group says it is “committed” to expanding its pharmacy franchise network into the next financial year Ramsay Health Care has today reported a net profit after tax of …
Accidental death due to opioids: inquest
How can pharmacists help patients who are experiencing the side effects of tramadol, or at risk of accidental overdose? Perth woman Jackie-Lee Smith, 56, died due to tramadol intoxication leading …
Concerns about clinical pharmacy funding
The Small Pharmacies Group has raised concerns that the GP pharmacist model presents a threat to community pharmacy, in a letter to the PSA The Small Pharmacies Group (SPG) has …
Who pays for screening?
Government funding essential if pharmacy COPD screening is to be sustainable, as fears remain over charging patients While a number of clinical trials have revealed the efficacy of pharmacist-led COPD …
Pharmacy stalwarts receive TWCM honours
TerryWhite Chemmart Samford in Qld has been named Pharmacy of the Year, while Judy Plunkett has won the Rhonda White Leadership Award TerryWhite Chemmart (TWCM) has recognised outstanding pharmacists across health, customer service, …
How much do you know about vitamin B?
Vitamin B affects energy levels and cognitive function, but the proportion of Australians with inadequate intake is surprisingly high, says expert Professor Andrew Scholey B vitamins are typically synthesised by …
What’s in it for me?
Self-interest driving ownership change agenda, senior Guild leader says The calls for changes to the regulations around the ownership of community pharmacies are being by financial self-interest, not patient care, …
Looking at the numbers
Reports show 19 deaths occurred due to sildenafil in the UK last year. What does this mean for the medicine, which is being considered for S3 status in Australia? Data from …