Blackmores launches online learning
Blackmores has launched on online learning platform for healthcare and pharmacy professionals Blackmores Academy is a free educational service designed by a team of pharmacists, nutritionists, herbalists and naturopaths. It …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at new research pertinent to pharmacy Efficacy of Tramadol Extended-Release for Opioid Withdrawal The results of this trial suggest that tramadol ER is more effective …
Doctors fire salvo over codeine deaths
The PSA and Guild have expressed disappointment after an RACGP spokesperson said OTC codeine is “out of control” Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president Bastian Seidel said in a …
“Low pay locks pharmacists in virtual poverty trap”
Pharmacist union says it wants to bring back Coalition in an effort to improve pharmacist wages and conditions Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) CEO Chris Walton has welcomed the decision of …
Three teams make student business plan finals
The Pharmacy Guild has announced three finalists in its 2017 National Student Business Plan Competition The finalists, from a total of 14 entries, have progressed through the business plan, quarter-final …
How safe are heartburn medications and who should use them?
How safe are heartburn medications and who should use them? Many people take heartburn medications for longer than they should. from www.shutterstock.com.au Vincent Ho, Western Sydney University Many people suffer …
Common vitamin could prevent miscarriage
NSW researchers have made a discovery about miscarriages and birth defects that has been likened to the folic acid breakthrough After 12 years of research, a team from the Victor Chang …
Pharmacists in general practice get 100%
A pilot study embedding pharmacists into general practice revealed 100% acceptance of pharmacist recommendations on patient education and lifestyle The pilot study was introduced by WentWest, the Western Sydney Primary …
Heparin and Lignocaine recall, isolated incident likely
The TGA and Pfizer are working on a recall for Heparin and Lignocaine ampoules following a reported product mix-up The TGA said in a statement on Monday (14 August) that …
PSA appointment for Bob Buckham
Pharmacist Bob Buckham has been appointed Executive Director of Policy, Advocacy and Innovation for the PSA Mr Buckham, who the PSA describes as “experienced and innovative” has been working as …
Poll: What is the biggest challenge facing ECPs?
Issues that need to be tackled to create a brighter future for Early Career Pharmacists A few weeks ago, the PSA released its Early Career Pharmacist White Paper – an …
Profit is sanity
‘Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity, cash is reality, discounting is profanity’, write Bruce Annabel and Mal Scrymgeour One of the best pharmacy owner managers I know said that ‘Turnover …