News
Poll: Are MedsChecks ‘double-dipping’?
A Federal Senator recently questioned whether MedsChecks represent pharmacists being paid for ‘doing their job’. Do you agree? A Federal Senator questioned whether pharmacies should be remunerated for providing services …
‘These pharmacies are motivated by money.’
Pharmacy groups have expressed disappointment at an article which warned consumers of the “dangers” of in-pharmacy health checks On Monday morning Fairfax media carried an article which quoted Royal Australian …
Board developing VAD oversight, reporting standards
Victoria has announced the makeup of its Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board, including a pharmacist Former Supreme Court judge Betty King QC will chair the Board, Victorian Minister for Health …
TGA explains new advertising landscape
The TGA has published advice on the new advertising code, as well as launching a simplified process for consumers to complain about ads The Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code 2018 came …
Three models of pharmacist prescribing examined
Steps towards pharmacist prescribing could be taken soon, including examining how stakeholders could get involved with its progress The Pharmacy Board held a forum last week to consider the need …
EBOS to take over CWH supply
EBOS Group has announced that it has won the tender to act as the exclusive third party distributor to the My Chemist Group EBOS will deliver pharmaceutical products to the …
SHPA to raise engagement with My Health Record
Another pharmacy peak health body has committed to supporting My Health Record The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia and the Australian Digital Health Agency have partnered to deliver a …
Methoblastin boxes to include new warning
The TGA has released a safety warning on inadvertent overdose of oral methotrexate in the wake of inquest into man’s death from methotrexate toxicity Two weeks ago, Coroner Rosemary Carlin …
‘Before I’m a retailer, I’m a health professional.’
These NSW community pharmacists have drawn a line in the sand when it comes to the kinds of products they sell Pharmacists Luke McGrath and John Jones are taking a …
Caring for winter lips
How to help customers who are looking for relief and protection for dry lips this winter Winter isn’t much fun for our skin and our lips aren’t immune from the …
The week in review
A lot has happened in pharmacy this week, especially in Canberra Pharmacy stakeholders welcomed the introduction of new legislation by Health Minister Greg Hunt which is set to see mandatory …
Avoid One Night Lover
Regulator issues warnings about a number of untested imported drugs The TGA has issued a warning on three products that it has found to contain sildenafil as an undisclosed substance. …