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Should ‘bad’ cholesterol be lowered further?
People with already low levels of LDL-cholesterol may benefit from drug therapy to lower it even further, new research suggests The US research, published in JAMA, pooled the results of …
Regulatory change on the way?
A new consultation paper includes proposals that could change the way national boards regulate health practitioners AHPRA has welcomed the release of a consultation paper by the Australian Health Ministers …
NAPSA raises $25K for charity
Pharmacy students also packed 6000 birthing kits over a two-month event, while money raised will go towards building a health post in Ethiopia NAPSA’s Charity Cup campaign this year saw …
Balancing the tension
Do community pharmacists perceive a tension between their roles as healthcare providers and retailers? Pharmacists experience tension between being healthcare providers and being retailers, but they employ some strategies to …
Drought breaker
Pharmacy launches a campaign to aid struggling farmers As the drought increasingly affects large parts of rural Australia, pharmacies are starting to see its impact on struggling farm families. AJP …
Could real time monitoring have helped Alissa?
A coroner has highlighted the “pressing need” for real time monitoring to help prevent accidental overdose deaths like that of a young mother At an inquest into the death of …
How new standards could double hypertension numbers
If our blood pressure guidelines lowered the cut-off for hypertension to match the new American standard, it would double the proportion of Aussie adults with the condition So say Professor …
Shortage continues
New notification of ‘tight supply’ of EpiPens, as stock shortages continue The TGA has renewed its advice about continuing issues with the supply of EpiPens in Australia. In the latest …
‘Taking shortcuts with your health is simply not worth it.’
The AMA Queensland says that pharmacists should not have a wider scope of practice due to conflict of interest and lack of training In its submission to the Queensland Parliamentary …
‘Unequivocal support’ for pharmacist ownership
In an inquiry submission, the PSA objects to deregulation and calls on the Qld government to “carefully consider” international evidence on the subject The Queensland government is currently holding an …
Does running a business undermine pharmacist services?
The Pharmacy Guild has “waged a campaign” against transfers of pharmacy ownership to the Ramsay group, Ramsay Health claims In its submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into the pharmacy …
Top 10 tips for pharmacy bookkeeping
Keeping track of your pharmacy’s finances is vital for its success, writes John Thornett Pharmacy owners quickly realise, one of the keys to success in business is well documented and …