Drugs in lactation
This audio presentation discusses breastfeeding and drugs in lactation, with a focus on the patient care matters that are important to community pharmacists. By Dr Brett MacFarlane PhD, BPharm (Hons), …
Leyonhjelm ‘dumbfounded’ over euthanasia bill defeat
A bill which would have restored Territory rights to legislate on assisted dying has been defeated in the Senate The bill, introduced by Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm, was narrowly …
Undeclared sildenafil
The TGA has issued a warning that G Female Oral Tablets pose a serious health risk and should not be taken The TGA tested the product and discovered that the …
Pharmacy researchers score NHMRC grants
Top researchers have gained a funding boost to look into medicines, deprescribing and opioid-related harms Several pharmacy and medicines researchers have been awarded fellowships and grants in the recent National …
‘Beggars belief’: Pharmacist loses bid for reinstatement
A tribunal has found a pharmacist and wholesaler who purchased and supplied counterfeit sildenafil has not proven “real insight into his conduct” Mr Mina Attia, who in December 2016 was …
World news wrapup: 16 August 2018
Pharmacy threatened with fine over direct-to-consumer cannabis advertising; defendant in fungal meningitis case pleads guilty; body of missing pharmacy graduate identified Turku, Finland: The Finland Medicines Agency (Fimea) is threatening …
Allergy strategy update
Stakeholders have called for more work to be done to manage allergies, saying $10 million is required over the next five years An event held at Parliament House, attended by …
Why do Aussies self-medicate with cannabis?
A survey has looked into how Australians use illicit cannabis to treat health conditions Australians who use illicit cannabis for medical reasons do so mainly to treat mental health issues, …
‘Cautious scepticism’ needed on e-cig safety
Vaporised e-liquid fluid has a similar effect on the lungs as those seen in regular cigarette smokers, new research shows Study results published in BMJ Journal Thorax show e-liquid that has been vapourised …
GP warns of ‘McPharmacy’ vaccination model
A frequent critic of profession says expanded pharmacist vaccination is just an opportunity for pharmacies to sell complementary medicines Dr Evan Ackermann, GP and Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee …
Labor to examine ‘bungled’ MHR rollout
Labor plans to lead a comprehensive Senate inquiry into My Health Record, which Shadow Health Minister Catherine King has called a “fiasco” “We remain deeply concerned that the Government’s bungled …
Dermatitis for almost half of health care workers
A recent retrospective study of healthcare workers assessed in an Australian tertiary referral dermatology clinic showed that 49.7% had experienced allergic contact dermatitis Associate Professor Rosemary Nixon AM, who helps …