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Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease A Cochrane systematic review of 79 RCTs (n=112,059) of …
‘Vitamania’ doco urges caution
Experts warn supplements are not risk free in this documentary that looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of vitamin and mineral supplements A new documentary aired by …
Facing judgement
ACCC hearing against Ramsay Health Care set to kick off this month A hearing is expected to begin this week on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) case against Ramsay …
‘Blood bath’ at Chemist Warehouse
A sale at the George Street, Sydney branch of Chemist Warehouse saw a queue of shoppers winding around the block The popularity of the sale last week meant that staff …
Cannabidiol and epilepsy
An Australian trial of 40 children with hard-to-treat epilepsy shows that cannabidiol may have some positive effects with a manageable side effect profile The research, published in the Medical Journal …
Boxed warnings consultation
The TGA is looking for submissions regarding the proposed guidance for the use of Boxed Warnings for prescription medicines The organisation has opened a public consultation paper and is keen …
‘This is life-changing news.’
Deaths from hepatitis C have dropped by a fifth, highlighting the importance of new treatments and their affordability New Kirby Institute data presented at the Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference in …
Pharmacy union pushes inquiry into wage theft
The organisation has put its weight behind an inquiry that aims to shed light on stolen wages of Australian employees On 17 May, the Queensland Legislative Assembly called for an …
The week in review
Pharmacy has been in the media this week, again the subject of damning reports There’s been some controversy this week around pharmacists, as one mum told parenting site Kidspot that …
Finding the innovators
Nominations can now be made for the 2018 UTS Innovative Pharmacist of the Year award This annual award recognises those in the profession who are redefining pharmacy. The recipient will …
‘The current environment does not protect clinical studies.’
CMA wants new ways to protect intellectual property in complementary medicines, saying this would attract research investment Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) says that it has recommended a formula for successful …
‘We’re ready and raring to go.’
Pharmacists in Tasmania are now waiting on government supplies of meningococcal vaccine – and hope to expand vaccination further In late July Tasmania’s Minister for Health, Michael Ferguson, announced that …