‘Hospital pharmacy is booming.’
AJP had a chat with Peter Fowler, the new president of the Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia At the conclusion of SHPA’s record-breaking Medicines Management 2018 in November, Peter …
Conditions imposed after self-prescribing
A doctor has been reprimanded for self-prescribing and prescribing in the name of his then partner The Medical Board of Australia has published details of a case in which a …
Inquest: GP criticised over phone scripts without review
A coroner has criticised a GP for ‘sub-optimal’ treatment of a woman who died from respiratory failure ACT woman Lesley Kaye Hasleby was 61 years old when she died on …
Pharmacies told to get rid of homeopathy
The PSA has asked community pharmacy banner and buying groups not to stock or promote homeopathic products These pharmacy groups should “draw a line in the sand and cease all …
Clinical tips: Keeping up resolutions
This New Year, think about the health of your pharmacy as well as your own, writes Karalyn Huxhagen We all make resolutions, and the New Year is a good time …
Antipsychotic restraint ‘horror stories’ likely
Dementia Australia has slammed the misuse of antipsychotic drugs and restraints in nursing homes following new reports In September 2018, the ABC’s Four Corners program reported on failings of the …
Pharmacists urged to get vaccine accredited
A measles outbreak in NSW – where pharmacists have just been granted the ability to administer the MMR vaccine – has prompted health stakeholders to alert consumers Last week, residents …
Pharmacist sued in wrongful death case
A doctor, pharmacist and nurse have been accused of hastening the death of a patient using a “grossly excessive” dosage of pain medication Three healthcare practitioners in the United States …
10 numbers to know on PBS scripts and spending
Did government spending go up? How many scripts did community pharmacies discount? Here are 10 key numbers The Department of Health has released the latest data on PBS expenditure and …
Learning in the wine country
The annual NSW/ACT Annual Therapeutic Update hits the Hunter Valley this year Get a head start on your CPD and network with colleagues amongst the picturesque landscapes and world-renowned vineyards …
Pharmacy visits up
There’s been a significant rise in patient visits to community pharmacy – another argument for practicing to full scope, says Trent Twomey The Pharmacy Guild has pointed out a rise …
‘Nicotine-free’ e-liquids contained nicotine
The TGA has warned consumers about dangers associated with purchasing electronic cigarette liquid, following a study which found harmful ingredients This week the Medical Journal of Australia published an article …