Is this script forged?
PDL has offered advice on whether a prescription could be forged, and what pharmacists should do if they suspect they’ve been handed a fake Scott Ames, principal at Meridian Lawyers, …
The costs of longer-length scripts
Anthony Tassone refutes recent claims around longer-length prescriptions, and looks at their drawbacks A recent article in the Medical Journal of Australia, written by Dr Evan Ackermann, cannot go unchallenged …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The association between neonatal vitamin D status and risk of schizophrenia Findings from a large Danish case-control study suggests that neonatal …
Recognised by the nation
Community and hospital pharmacists honoured for their contributions to the nation Geoff Pritchard, head of the Sydney Olympics pharmacy, was among the cast of community and hospital pharmacists who gained …
A profession of honour
PSA and Guild leaders and leading academics top a huge cast of pharmacy Australia Day honours recipients A bumper cast of pharmacists has been named in this year’s Australia Day …
MHR deadline looming
The Australian Digital Health Agency has highlighted that anyone can choose to have or delete a My Health Record at any time in their life, as the number of connected …
Looking to the future
Discounters, different models of practice… Community pharmacy is facing more change than ever before, but leading pharmacists and owners say it’s all about being sure of what you offer Recognised …
Clinical tips: overweight and obesity
You can help if your patients’ willpower on weight is flagging, write Esther Lau and Lisa Nissen Many of us are probably carrying around a few extra kilos after the …
Get things moving
Pharmacy groups back moves to make Viagra available over the counter, but AMA questions checklist approach to treatment Leading pharmacy groups have backed a proposal to allow pharmacists to supply …
Cancelled after inappropriate relationship
A psychologist has had his registration cancelled after he entered into a relationship with a patient and gave him gifts including cigarettes, alcohol and a tattoo A number of allegations …
Skip the fried chicken
American researchers have published evidence to support news that should surprise very few: it appears that eating a lot of fried foods is not good for your health Little is …
What’s the plan?
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia has announced the release of its new strategic plan President Peter Fowler says the SHPA Strategic Plan 2019-2023 is SHPA’s blueprint to advance …