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Codeine ad compliance reminder
The TGA has reminded pharmacy not to advertise codeine-containing products after 1 February 2018 When all products containing codeine become prescription-only, it will be an offence to advertise them direct …
Woman overdoses on drugs prescribed by boyfriend
A woman died after taking a cocktail of drugs prescribed by her doctor boyfriend Coroner Simon Cooper found that Pamela Diane McCall died in February 2013 from an overdose of …
J&J ordered to pay $150m fine
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been hit with a $150M (US$110M) fine over the alleged safety of its baby powder Last week J&J was ordered by a US jury to …
Think before you ink
Tattoos may be commonplace but that does not mean they are not without risks… here are some tips to share with patients It seems like there are more people are getting …
Payroll tax holds small business back
Victoria’s cut to regional payroll tax will assist jobs and growth, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says Victorian Treasurer, Tim Pallas, announced the payroll tax cut …
Poll: What do you want from the Budget?
With the Budget 2017-18 to be released on Tuesday night, all eyes in the pharmacy sector are on the Health Minister… Minister Greg Hunt has signalled some big changes for …
Don’t rush to crush more accessible
A full integration of Don’t Rush to Crush 2nd Edition is now available in AusDI This provides Australian pharmacists with easy access to important drug management information and advice in …
Allergic to nail varnish
The story of a woman who became allergic to nail varnish has been shared at the Australasian College of Dermatologists conference Dr Philippa Dickison presented on hand dermatitis and chronic …
E-cig suppliers fined over toxic chemicals
Three e-cigarette companies are to pay penalties in a world-first action The Federal Court has ordered three online e-cigarette retailers – The Joystick Company Pty Ltd, Social-Lites Pty Ltd and …
Scope of practice limit, shortage threat to Irish pharmacy
Irish consumers want more pharmacy services – but the country is facing a shortage of community pharmacists A survey launched at the Irish Pharmacy Union National Pharmacy Conference has found …
Doctors’ dud beliefs
Doctors’ own biases could keep them suggesting tests and treatments that aren’t worth it The impact of campaigns to reduce low value care in medicine, such as Choosing Wisely Australia …
Good governance – tips from big business
There are 8 things that family businesses can learn about good governance from big corporates, says Kirsten Stewart Corporate governance expert Robert Tricker once said ‘management is about running the …