A woman of influence
In the fourth of a series of interviews with the top five of our list of 10 Women of Influence in pharmacy, we speak to pharmacy academic Lisa Nissen 1. Do …
Why kids younger than 12 don’t need OTC cough and cold remedies
Why kids younger than 12 don’t need OTC cough and cold remedies Edward Bell, Drake University The common cold season is here, and if you have children, you will likely …
The week in review
Horror asthma events triggered by thunderstorms and top speakers at the Guild parliamentary dinner… This week, three Victorians died after they suffered respiratory problems in the “thunderstorm asthma” emergency, and …
Dawesville Chemmart’s long battle to get PBS approval number
It’s been a long battle for the Dawesville Chemmart, but more than 18 months after it first opened, the WA pharmacy has finally been granted its PBS approval number. Health …
Illicit drug use could be twice as common as believed
New research by Curtin University has examined the misreporting of data surrounding illicit drug use in Australia, finding true participation rates are more likely to be about twice as high …
Man steals benzos, steroids
Queensland Police have charged a man with one count of armed robbery and one count of enter premises with intent after he allegedly stole drugs from the Fairfield Waters Chemmart …
Disaster dispensing rules to be changed
The National Health Amendments (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2016 has been read for the second time, proposing changes which will make life easier for PBS pharmacies affected by disaster. Flexibility regarding …
Whites take a step back in Group leadership
Terry White is set to become Deputy Chair of the Terry White Group Limited Board while Rhonda White will step down as a director, the group has announced. Terry White …
Clinical tips: Gastric reflux
PPI use is increasing, writes Ben Basger—but what is its role long term? Do you think that when doctors decide to block the production of stomach acid by using a …
Forum: Pradaxa and DAAs
“Whilst undertaking Medication Reviews we are encountering some pharmacists taking Pradaxa out of the foil and packing the tablets alongside other tablets in dose administration aids (DAAs), often some weeks …
10 key messages from the leaders
Pharmacy heard a range of positive messages from Australia’s political leaders at the recent Guild Parliament House dinner. Here’s a selection of 10 key messages: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull Since …
Meds errors in aged care facilities: part two
Communication between the pharmacist, prescriber and aged care staff is a high-risk area for medication errors, says Webstercare’s Gerard Stevens On Tuesday AJP looked at a study by Monash University researchers recently …