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Safety alert: NSAIDs and miscarriage
A TGA review has found medicine labelling is inconsistent regarding the association between non-aspirin NSAIDs and miscarriage The safety review confirmed there is a known association between use of these …
GSK in the clear
Panadol Osteo pricing statement ambiguous, but not false or misleading: ACCC The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has concluded its investigation into whether GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) made misleading statements about a …
The truth about eight glasses a day…
While it is often said we should drink eight glasses of water a day for our health, new research claims otherwise A comprehensive study led by Monash University has revealed for …
Pharmacy’s role in mental health
How to contribute in your workplace In light of National Mental Health Week, health practitioners have been reminded of their important role in aiding people who may be experiencing mental health issues. …
Call for ‘outdated’ abortion laws to be repealed
Medical and legal experts argue for the decriminalisation of abortion in NSW and Queensland in MJA article Abortion is a criminal offence in both states unless it is deemed to be …
Meds reviews reduce drug-related readmissions, but evidence poor
French study finds evidence that hospital medication reviews may have a positive impact – but overall evidence remains flimsy Researchers from the Hôpitaux de Marseille, France, conducted a systemic review …
Take stock of your own mental health and wellbeing: PSS
During Mental Health Week the Pharmacists’ Support Service is encouraging all pharmacists to take some time to review their own mental health and wellbeing Mental health is not just the …
LocumCo shortlisted in Optus My Business Awards
LocumCo is in the running to take out one of Australia’s top industry awards LocumCo has been shortlisted as a finalist to win an award in the Professional Services Business …
No plebiscite, protect mental health: PHAA
This World Mental Health Day, it is vital we advocate for no plebiscite in a bid to protect good mental health for all, says Public Health Association of Australia CEO …
Don’t Rush to Crush integrated into AusDI
Don’t Rush to Crush 2nd Edition will be fully integrated into AusDI during 2016 as the result of an agreement between AusDI and the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia …
PSA slams SHPA ‘ill-informed and divisive’ statements
The PSA has taken aim at the SHPA over a comparison of care standards by community and hospital pharmacists in SHPA’s King Review submission PSA national president Joe Demarte says …
Poll: Should GPs be allowed to dispense?
The idea of GPs dispensing medicines has again arisen in the RACGP’s submission to the King Review The College’s submission states that incentives to pharmacy to provide access to after-hours …