Priceline winning in beauty stakes
Department stores haven’t been able to match the growth of Priceline when it comes to cosmetics – and even Chemist Warehouse has experienced a slump Roy Morgan has released new …
Doctor struck off over assault
A leading doctor who was jailed for drugging and assaulting a junior colleague has had his registration cancelled The doctor, 67, who was a professor and a director of his …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Is it time to move away from short-acting beta-agonists in asthma management? Evidence suggests that short-acting beta-agonist (SABAs) inhalers continue to …
The right formula
Motherhood is a minefield of conflicting advice. As such, pharmacists play a key support role, particularly when it comes to infant feeding The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends mothers worldwide …
7CPA negotiations will be tough, challenging: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild has conceded that there will be disagreements ahead, highlighting the “flawed” $1 discount policy With Greg Hunt to retain the Health portfolio as pharmacy enters 7CPA negotiations, …
Can CM labels be trusted?
Most Australian consumers – and health professionals – aren’t familiar with the country’s drug regulatory system, says a prominent pharmacist Writing in Australian Prescriber, Geraldine Moses says that most people …
When yes means no
What error makes up 10% of incidents reported to PDL? PDL has advised on incidents in which medication is provided to the wrong patient – a type of incident which …
Change at the top
A new Opposition Health spokesperson is set to take on Greg Hunt There is change in the Health portfolio for the Federal Opposition, with new ALP leader Anthony Albanese announcing …
Poll: Professional services and pharmacists
Do you think there should be a dedicated role for pharmacists who perform professional services? Following a survey by UTS Pharmacy for its annual Barometer Report, AJP recently asked readers whether …
The week in review
As flu grips the country, it’s been a busy week in pharmacy… There have been significant concerns about availability of the flu vaccine, with newly reappointed Health Minister Greg Hunt …
Cost of asthma
Despite the availability and access to effective medicines to control asthma, it remains poorly controlled in Australia. Pharmacists conducting medication reviews have an opportunity to discuss asthma control, identify barriers …
Osteoporosis: causes and management
Pharmacists have a large role to play in primary prevention of osteoporosis, both for people living independently in their homes and for those in residential aged care facilities. By Dr …