Millions to tackle antimicrobial resistance “very welcome”
NPS MedicineWise says the announcement of additional funding is much needed considering antibiotic prescribing rates in some areas of practice remain particularly high Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced the …
Pharmacist prescribers gain doctors’ approval
A clinical expert panel of doctors in a small Australian study has found accredited pharmacist prescribers may help to optimise management of hypertension In a survey of 30 accredited pharmacists …
Poll: Amazon considers leap into the prescription drug business
What do you think about Amazon entering the pharmacy space in Australia? According to a CNBC report this month, Amazon.com is seriously considering entering the pharmacy business. Insiders from the …
Malouf names its top operators
Malouf Pharmacies’ Gympie store has taken out the group’s Supreme award for Store of the Year The Malouf group named its top performers at an “El Dia de Los Muertos” …
SA vaccination service expands into measles, mumps and more
South Australian pharmacists can now offer vaccination for more infectious diseases… and doctors aren’t happy Jack Snelling, South Australia’s health minister, announced that people aged 16 and over will now …
MedAdvisor signs deal with US health management company
MedAdvisor is to partner with iHealth Labs, a US health management and monitoring company MedAdvisor announced that it will integrate with iHealth’s mobile healthcare solutions and apps, making MedAdvisor its …
Study reveals depth of ignorance on kidneys
Most Australians have no idea about the risks of chronic kidney disease and some don’t know how many kidneys we have, Amcal data has found That’s despite one in three …
Guild launches eczema course
To help increase pharmacists’ knowledge of eczema, Guild Learning and Development has released a new Pharmacy Heath Solutions online course titled “Itchy, red skin” Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common, …
An unexpected journey
Five things you must get right to lead your team on the change journey to a successful forward pharmacist service model Google TED talks and you will find a nice, …
Pharmacy divided
When it comes to getting involved in the advocacy of LGBTIQ rights, pharmacists’ beliefs vary considerably AJP has received a lot of engagement from readers following our coverage of PSA’s …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs and the risk of hip fracture There is strong evidence that both BNZ and Z-drugs are associated with an …
One of the four pillars
Minister tells AMA that pharmacy is crucial to Australia’s health care and that dispensary reform is key Pharmacy sits as one of the four pillars of healthcare, Federal Health Minister …