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 …
Poll: professional goals in the new year
Do you hope to move into a different role, get a raise or leave the profession in 2017? We want to know what your plans are as a pharmacy professional …
Twitter roundup: Welcome 2017
The holiday season for pharmacists… as told in 140 characters or less Patients are still coming in and ordering repeat prescriptions even though some had double prescriptions over the holidays …
Guild hits back in AFR
Following a critical piece in the Australian Financial Review about risk sharing arrangements, the Guild has responded with a firm call for reimbursement Pharmacy Guild president George Tambassis has today …
Forum: QUM Service Payment
“Could anyone tell me what the value of the QUM service payment is? Is it based on the number of beds? I can’t seem to find the value on the …
Pharmacist reprimanded over “excessive” dispensing
He engaged in unprofessional conduct by dispensing excessive anabolic steroids without question, a tribunal has found The Pharmacy Board of Australia first brought pharmacist Hayden Swan before the Queensland Civil …