New drug in leukaemia fight
A new anti-cancer medication has been approved by the TGA for treatment of the most common type of leukaemia in Australia Venclexta (venetoclax) is a once-daily oral B-cell lymphoma-2 inhibitor …
Guild calls on Pharmacy Review to “come clean”
The Pharmacy Guild has reiterated its request for the King Review to disclose its dealings with Deloitte Australia in “conflict of interest” furore In a statement released on Wednesday, the …
Inclement weather not to blame for aches and pains
Changes in the weather are not connected with back pain or osteoarthritis symptoms, Australian researchers have concluded A study comparing weather patterns with pain symptoms has shown no association between …
Welcome to 2017 from PDL
Happy New Year to PDL members! Pharmacy interns who are currently becoming registered please contact PDL to ensure your professional indemnity insurance cover is up to date and active by …
Forum: Sussan Ley chartered VIP jet that cost $12000 (to get to APP)
“I was there to listen to her speech. She spent $12,000 of tax payers money to tell us Pharmacists that she had no money to give us!” Post a comment. …
To fast or not to fast
Do pharmacists need training in cultural sensitivity? Australian pharmacists require more training in cultural sensitivity and clinical implications of religious requirements, say researchers who interviewed patients with diabetes who undertake …
PPIs linked to higher gastro risk
Users of acid suppression drugs should be vigilant about food hygiene due to increased risk of bacterial gastroenteritis Researchers in Scotland have found a positive association between use of acid …
Forum: Labeling inhalers and eye drops?
“I did read somewhere a while ago that there may be changes in the labelling requirements of the original container due to a} most patients ripping off the labels anyway …
Sussan Ley defends expenses after stepping aside
Ley has attempted to explain the problematic travel expenses in full and is “very confident” she has not broken any rules During a press conference on Monday, Ms Ley said the …
Pharmacist struck off for supplying counterfeit drugs
A NSW pharmacy owner and wholesaler has had his registration cancelled after purchasing and supplying counterfeit drugs that left sick children at risk Mr Mina Attia, the owner of Shopsmart Wholesale …
Health Minister stands aside
Sussan Ley has stepped aside without pay until investigations into travel claims are completed by the Department of the Prime Minister Senator Arthur Sinodinos has been asked to act as …
Forum: Self reported penicillin allergy
“It can be a long and convoluted conversation when a patient informs you that they have a penicillin allergy….” Read the rest of the post and / or post a …