New HIV prevention trial to begin
South Australians at high risk of acquiring HIV will have the opportunity to benefit from PrEP treatment Alfred Health in Victoria has partnered with the South Australian Health and Medical …
Guild ad urges action on risk share, trial programs
The Pharmacy Guild is urging the Government to honour Sixth Community Pharmacy Agreement commitments in full, by advertising in The Australian The Guild placed a full-page advertisement in The Australian …
How fake drugs end up in our public health system (and how to spot them)
Prescribing and using pharmaceuticals is a matter of trust Bruce Baer Arnold, Assistant Professor, School of Law, University of Canberra Prescribing and using pharmaceuticals is a matter of trust. Health service …
Forum: latest head lice treatments – any good?
“Nydra..Dimethicone…smothers and aids combing out. Full Marks …Cyclomethicone and Isoproyl Myristate… dehydrates and kills lice. Hedrin… Octate 1 2 diol and Peg6 caprylic/capric All clinically proven and TGA approved of …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Association of SGLT-2 Inhibitors and Diabetic Ketoacidosis A US position statement on the prevalence of SGLT-2–associated DKA suggests that …
Steroid-pushing Perth doctor “cracks” in witness box
A specialist doctor conceded he prescribed risky drug combinations of anabolic androgenic steroids, human growth hormone and other substances for bodybuilding purposes Dr Anish Dwarka Singh, a WA medical practitioner …
Dermatologists speak out to counter steroid myths
Australians, including health professionals, need “re-education” about eczema and the dangers of steroids, according to the Australasian College of Dermatologists Earlier this month the College released a position statement, a …
Twitter roundup: Penalty rates and more
Can you say it in 140 characters or less? Covering the conversation on the social media network… Sydney pharmacist David Glover won’t cut his staff’s #penalityrates ‘cos “there’s no benefit …
Chiropractor convicted over cancer claims
A chiropractor has been convicted of false advertising after he claimed to be able to prevent, treat and cure cancer Sydney chiropractor Dr Hance Limboro has been convicted and fined $29,500 …
Pharmacy beauty stars to work at Fashion Week
A select group of star Priceline employees are set to shine at the upcoming Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Twenty of Australia’s most sought after Priceline Pharmacy Beauty Advisors have …
Healthy futures report lauds community pharmacy
A recently commissioned report funded by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, and conducted by McCrindle Research shows that community pharmacies are friendly, professional and an integral part of healthcare services APP Chairman Kos …
Allied health winners sought
HESTA is searching for the nation’s best primary health care professionals, including pharmacists Nominations now open for the 2017 HESTA Primary Health Care Awards, presented in conjunction with the 12th …