The need for speed
Is the push for faster regulatory approval of new drugs a benefit to patients or a safety risk? The increasing pressure from patients, pharmaceutical companies and sometimes, health professionals, eager …
Peering into the AJP crystal ball
Negotiations are soon due to start for the 7CPA. We look ahead to see what might be on offer for pharmacy. By Megan Haggan No matter the sector, the future …
Medicines in dental care
This audio presentation discusses the role of pharmacists in helping people of all ages care for their teeth. By Dr Brett MacFarlane PhD, BPharm (Hons), FACP, Chief Pharmacist, Australian College …
Thunderstorm asthma workshops
National Asthma Council Australia will deliver six free educational workshops on thunderstorm asthma for health professionals The workshops will be held throughout metropolitan Melbourne in, September supported by the Victorian …
Laura Mckinlay is SA’s top PA
Laura Mckinlay from Crossroads Pharmacy Port Augusta has been chosen to represent South Australia at the PATY national finals The 2018 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/ Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the …
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 …