Safety alert: Hot water bottles
An ED nurse says more people than ever are presenting with third-degree burns from old hot water bottles that have burst As we head smack-bang into the middle of winter, …
Financial survey offers ‘patchy’ snapshot
Only 38 pharmacies completed the financial survey associated with the King Review, a new report has found The Financial Survey has found that most city pharmacies are paying at least …
Women in pharmacy get together
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland Branch hosted around 30 female pharmacists at a ‘Leading Women of Pharmacy’ networking event and panel presentation last night Queensland Branch Committee elect, Lucy …
Aged care services to expand
My Aged Care is set to be streamlined and a further $60 million will go into dementia care and aged care services New policies and processes have been implemented to …
Don’t shoot the messenger
The profession must engage in broader health care and social debates, writes AJP Editor Chris Brooker While pharmacy as a profession strives to expand its standing and role in the …
Young Adults Use Oxygen, Too
What’s life like for young people with pulmonary hypertension? Serena Lawrence shares her experience Although pulmonary hypertension (PH) caused me to give up my fancy grown-up job, I have been …
Plan to stop misusers falling through cracks
People in eastern Melbourne will now have access to a new program aimed at addressing pharmaceutical misuse Pharmacists will have a key role in helping patients recover from misuse of …
‘Devil in the detail’ in TGA complaints plan
ASMI has stated its support for the TGA’s becoming the single body responsible for handling advertising complaints However ASMI CEO Deon Schoombie warns that “the devil is in the detail”. …
Free catch-up vaccines across Australia
Starting this month, free childhood vaccinations will be provided to all young people as well as refugees of any age The government has announced it is expanding the National Immunisation …
Penalty rate cuts ‘devastating’ for pharmacy assistants
The SDA and United Voice have lodged a Federal Court appeal seeking a review of the decision to cut penalty rates The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) said …
Recall alert: Insulin cartridge holders
Six batches have been recalled due to a risk the holders may crack or break, leading to dosing issues Novo Nordisk, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling six batches …
Don’t market e-cigarettes as cessation aids: AMA
The AMA has called for e-cigarettes to remain subject to “strong regulation” in Australia Commenting on its submission to an inquiry into the devices, the AMA says it believes that …