World news wrapup: 17 January 2019
Potential no-deal Brexit sees pharmacists needing greater powers to handle shortages; Mississippi ex-pharmacist arrested for selling drugs at florist shop; pharmacist saves coworker UK: Britain’s National Pharmacy Association has warned …
That’s entertainment!
It’ll be party time on the Gold Coast at APP2019 From the welcome reception, Street Party and golfing event, APP’s exciting social program provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to …
A stellar lineup
Key speakers announced for APP2019 APP2019 will feature an exciting line up of over 100 international and local speakers, including the following key speakers: Christine Hrudka (CAN), Chair, Canadian Pharmacists Association …
Loyalty follows community program rollout
Guardian Pharmacy’s in-store community initiative, Caring4Community (C4C), has now donated more than $4,500 to local groups And pharmacy participation size has doubled in less than a year, says Guardian General …
Changing the script
Can pharmacists transform prescribing through protocol change and prescriber education? A US study has looked at the role pharmacists can play in impacting prescribing habits for patients discharged from hospital …
More baby boomers drinking at risky levels
With rising prevalence of risky drinking – and reports of people using alcohol as a replacement for OTC codeine – could pharmacists play a role in alcohol screening? The number …
Making the transition
Australian Healthcare Associates has advised on transition arrangements for 6CPA programs, as the date for the change looms In late October, Australian Healthcare Associates advised that the Australian Government had …
Stolen $746k gambled away
Personal problems and feeling “underappreciated” by his employer were reasons a former Priceline Pharmacy manager gave for stealing nearly $750,000 from the pharmacy But the man lost all the money …
Chronic pain voices matter, says pharmacist president
Policy around chronic pain must be strongly influenced by the voices of those who matter most – those living with chronic pain themselves AJP spoke to Jarrod McMaugh, Melbourne community …
Undisclosed sildenafil
The TGA has advised consumers not to take Germany Black Ant 2000mg tablets, as they contain undisclosed sildenafil These tablets pose a serious health risk and should not be taken, …
Doc altered registration certificate to order Botox
A GP has been reprimanded and suspended for creating false documents, using the names of staff members to obtain stock, and prescribing while unregistered A Sydney GP, who obtained his …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The deprescribing rainbow The deprescribing rainbow highlights the clinical, psychological, social, financial and physical determinants that should be considered when deciding …