World news wrapup: 8 December 2016
We take a look at pharmacy news from around the world Antrim, Northern Ireland: An overworked pharmacist whose dispensing error led to the death of a 67-year-old woman was suffering …
Tips on handling NDSS changes in the new year
A senior pharmacist provides an update on the changes and what to expect in early 2017 As the NDSS changes came into effect from 1 July this year, all registrants …
How racism impacts health care
A new policy statement on racism in the health system has been released by the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association “Racism is not always overt; it is about beliefs, stereotypes, prejudices, and …
A software survey
A call to participate in a University of Sydney study about using computerised technology during medication review (HMR, RMMR or both) for patients with dementia Are you an accredited pharmacist …
Drugs for delirium don’t work, and may in fact harm
Doctors commonly prescribe antipsychotic medications to try to relieve symptoms, but concerns about safety have been raised Meera Agar, University of Technology Sydney Delirium robs dying people of their autonomy, …
Recognising iron deficiency
In Australia, iron deficiency affects about 10% of young women and also affects a significant proportion of preschool children It is also estimated to be highly prevalent in indigenous communities, …
One-third of dementia burden may be preventable
A new report shows how vascular diseases and risk factors such as smoking and obesity may significantly contribute to dementia “Dementia is a serious and growing health problem in Australia …
Cap problem leads to recall
Anticonvulsant recalled due to issue with child-resistant caps Pfizer Australia, in consultation with the TGA, has initiated a recall for product correction for bottles of phenytoin 30 mg capsules, 100 …
Forum: PPIs and increased risk of stroke?
“Anyone care to comment on this? I feel many patients are on these drugs long term when there really is no need?” Post a comment. Other current topics in …
Why the Greens are right on drug reform
The war on drugs has failed, writes Angelo Pricolo… which is why the Greens’ new approach is so important It is hard to do anything but agree with almost every …
Is AHPRA a “partly failed” experiment?
Questions raised over the success of our national healthcare professional registration scheme Australia’s five-year-old national registration scheme for healthcare practitioners is flawed, an academic has claimed. Writing in the Australian …
Guild, AFT Pharmaceuticals team up to find top pharmacy assistant
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced that it will partner with AFT Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd for the 2017 National Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award. The Pharmacy Guild of …