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‘We have overprescribed oxycodone, codeine’ says AMA chief
The health sector needs a “fundamental re-education” around the use of analgesics in chronic pain, says AMA president Dr Michael Gannon And doctors have been over-prescribing opioids over recent years, …
What in the weird?
Here are the top 10 weirdest science stories of the year, courtesy of the Australian Science Media Centre Sheep recognised Baaarack Obaaama When it comes to picking out a famous …
A helping hand in the holidays
The Pharmacists’ Support Service has reminded pharmacists that it’s here to help handle holiday stress Not everyone enjoys the festive season, says PSS: work pressures in pharmacy over the holiday …
Alert: online scams on the rise
The ACCC is warning people to be wary of scammers trying to ruin their Christmas holidays “Scammers often try to take advantage of people during the busy Christmas period and …
Prescription pharmaceutical misuse on the rise
Misuse of pharmaceuticals is now responsible for more deaths than illegal drugs, new data show A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Non-medical use of pharmaceuticals: …
Pharmacy robber smashed door with hammer
A man who used a hammer to break into a Queensland pharmacy has been sentenced – and will be out on parole by the end of the week Michael Anthony …
A call for change
Pilots in minor ailments and mental health, and 7-day hospital pharmacy services, are included in PSA and SHPA’s pre-budget submissions for 2018-19 The PSA and SHPA have this week released …
Increased asthma risk over summer holidays
Be prepared: the risk of getting asthma symptoms increases over Christmas and the summer holidays, warn experts from the National Asthma Council Australia In addition to hidden asthma and allergy …
The week in review
As the year draws to a close, we take a look at the last week in pharmacy We learned that the opinions of pharmacy owners and employees have never been …
Pill testing in the community?
The debate about pill testing needs to expand beyond just music festivals, says the ACT’s Greens leader – and community pharmacy could be one place to run such programs And …
NSW Guild stands firm on codeine exception
Australia is in a “peculiar” situation where public sentiment opposes policy when it comes to codeine, says NSW Guild president David Heffernan In the NSW Guild eBulletin Mr Heffernan writes …
Did Sunday rates cuts lead to more hours or jobs?
A survey of more than 1,000 retail and hospitality workers has found no evidence that cutting Sunday penalty rates has led to more hours for workers or employers hiring additional …