Hazzard rejects UTI pharmacist prescribing proposal
The NSW Opposition and PSA have called on the recently re-elected Berejiklian Government to trial limited pharmacist prescribing in the state… but the Health Minister has rejected the proposal Earlier …
Docs and pollies get pharmacy flu shots
The Federal Treasurer is the latest politician to get his flu vaccine in pharmacy… and some doctors are doing the same Josh Frydenberg visited the Scott McLaren pharmacy on Wednesday …
Crime or competition?
In the next instalment of the Guild-Ramsay legal saga, the two sides have battled it out over pharmacy ownership and business competition in the courtroom The Pharmacy Guild of Australia …
Travel health advice in pharmacy: a simplified approach
As the number of Australians engaging in international travel increases, so does the opportunity to import overseas-acquired infectious diseases into Australia. Given the increasing risk of communicable and parasitic infections …
Privacy, confidentiality and health information
In an era of new professional pharmacy services, customer expectations of more diligent clinical record keeping, and the availability of pharmacist access to My Health Record and other clinical data, …
Extemporaneous dosage forms: oral liquids
Oral liquid preparations are a versatile option for clinicians looking for an alternative to the more common oral solid dosage form. This article discusses the various types of oral liquids …
Connective tissue disease: lupus
Connective tissue disease (CTD) is the term applied to a group of disorders characterised by systemic inflammation, most likely initiated by an autoimmune response to an autoantigen and perpetuated by …
Exploring how diet and supplements contribute to vision health
THE ROLE OF DIETARY ANTIOXIDANTS IN VISION HEALTH Fact versus fiction: Understanding the evidence base supporting vitamin and mineral supplementation Smoking, diet and nutritional supplementation are major modifiable lifestyle factors …
Health Check: how to start exercising if you’re out of shape
Andrew Lavender from Curtin University takes a look at how to start undoing a sedentary lifestyle Perhaps your GP has recommended you exercise more, or you’ve had a recent health …
Safety advisories: how Australia compares
Research shows communication about emerging safety risks of medicines is not consistent between countries… and the Australian regulator issued fewer warnings than other countries A new study has analysed how …
Inquiry wants lived Ice experience
NSW residents are being reminded to lodge submissions to the state’s Special Commission of Inquiry into the drug crystal methamphetamine, with only one week remaining to do so The deadline …
Good sports
New data from Sport Australia has revealed our top 20 sports and physical activities… but is a small increase in participation enough? The data, from Sport Australia’s AusPlay Survey, shows …