Not enough statins?
Nearly half of people admitted for acute coronary syndrome do not receive intensive statin therapy within 12 months, mostly due to them not being prescribed, a study has found Sydney …
New MHR legislation passes
The Australian Parliament has passed a second round of protections to strengthen privacy for My Health Record On Monday the Australian Digital Health Agency announced that the Federal Parliament had …
Changing of the guard
Incoming SHPA president Peter Fowler has paid tribute to Professor Michael Dooley, who has announced he is stepping down as SHPA president Prof Dooley made the announcement during SHPA’s Medicines …
Dig deep for distressed colleagues
Tuesday, 27 November is GivingTuesday, and the Pharmacists’ Support Service is using the day to launch its Christmas appeal Giving Tuesday, which is often hashtagged as #GivingTuesday, is an American …
Ambulance call-outs for pregabalin have spiked – here’s why
by Shalini Arunogiri, Monash University; Dan Lubman, Monash University, and Rose Crossin, Monash University Pregabalin (sold under the brand name Lyrica) is prescribed as an anti-epileptic and a painkiller for …
Poll: Should there be mandatory work requirements for owners?
How many hours do you think pharmacy owners should be required to work in their pharmacies During the recent inquiry into the establishment of a pharmacy council and pharmacy ownership …
Pill testing proposed in Tassie
New legislation has been tabled by the Greens in parliament to allow for drug-testing services in the state Greens MP Rosalie Woodruff tabled the Misuse of Drugs Amendment (Drug Analysis) …
Messing it up
Our animals are suffering from the impact of pharmaceutical waste, a new study has found Over 60 pharmaceutical compounds have been detected in aquatic invertebrates and riparian spiders, Australian research …
Pharmacy’s sporting heroes: Part 2
A look at even more pharmacists who have excelled in sports, as well as the dispensary AJP recently published a feature looking at nine pharmacists who have gone on to achieve …
The human factor
There is growing concern over the level of antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals in the environment. Sheshtyn Paola investigates how this can lead to the spread of antimicrobial resistance In the …
Agenda Setters: Debbie Rigby
Voted by readers as the tenth leading Agenda Setter in pharmacy, Debbie Rigby is a pioneer of, and tireless advocate for, pharmacy’s enhanced clinical role Debbie Rigby needs no introduction …
The week in review
As Victorians head to the polls, we wrap up the last week in community pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild’s Anthony Tassone has supported one measure announced by Victoria’s Liberal National Opposition—an …