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Regional Australians more likely to be overweight, smoke
Australians living in regional areas are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a report released today by the AIHW. A second report, also available today, reveals a …
Year in review: Pharmacist wages
2016 has been a big one in the battle for higher pay in pharmacy Strike! The year began in turmoil as Victorian and South Australian pharmacists employed by National Pharmacies …
King clarifies on finance survey after Guild concerns
Professor Stephen King has issued a clarification about the King Review’s financial survey following a warning to Guild members to be wary of participating. In Prof King’s December message last …
Forum: Antidepressants in older persons
“There are some medications which patients will not willingly consider stopping, and there are some that people seem only too willing to part with. I find myself regularly cautioning patients …
World news wrapup: 8 December 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Antrim, Northern Ireland: An overworked pharmacist whose dispensing error led to the death of a 67-year-old woman was suffering …
Tips on handling NDSS changes in the new year
A senior pharmacist provides an update on the changes and what to expect in early 2017 As the NDSS changes came into effect from 1 July this year, all registrants …
How racism impacts health care
A new policy statement on racism in the health system has been released by the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association “Racism is not always overt; it is about beliefs, stereotypes, prejudices, and …
A software survey
A call to participate in a University of Sydney study about using computerised technology during medication review (HMR, RMMR or both) for patients with dementia Are you an accredited pharmacist …
Recognising iron deficiency
In Australia, iron deficiency affects about 10% of young women and also affects a significant proportion of preschool children It is also estimated to be highly prevalent in indigenous communities, …
One-third of dementia burden may be preventable
A new report shows how vascular diseases and risk factors such as smoking and obesity may significantly contribute to dementia “Dementia is a serious and growing health problem in Australia …
Cap problem leads to recall
Anticonvulsant recalled due to issue with child-resistant caps Pfizer Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall for product correction for bottles of phenytoin 30 mg capsules, 100 …
Forum: PPIs and increased risk of stroke?
“Anyone care to comment on this? I feel many patients are on these drugs long term when there really is no need?” Post a comment. Other current topics in …