Hunt: You won’t be replaced by vending machines
In a highly anticipated move, Health Minister Greg Hunt today announced the Federal Government has released its response to the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation At his APP2018 address, …
Southcity Pharmacy Wagga Wagga is Pharmacy of the Year
Southcity Pharmacy Wagga Wagga has been named as the 2018 Pharmacy of the Year at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference 2018 The pharmacy is also the winner of the Excellence …
Could ecstasy help ease PTSD?
An experimental study has found use of MDMA combined with psychotherapy may help reduce symptoms of PTSD, although there is need for further testing In a randomised, double-blind, dose-response, phase …
The honours board
Take a trip down memory lane by revisiting the winners of Pharmacy of the Year back to the turn of the millennium Pharmacy of the Year: The honours board 2000 …
‘Well funded’ MedAdvisor drives new initiatives
MedAdvisor has reported a 31% increase in revenue on the same period last year, and expects to finalise a commercial agreement with TerryWhite Chemmart shortly Australian digital medication management company …
World news wrapup: 2 May 2018
“Purple drank” robber foiled; pharmacy in North Korea; alleged price-fixing in New Zealand Wauna, Washington State: It was stacks on for a would-be thief in Washington State over the weekend, …
Cash to quit in ‘social contract’ pilot
Three Tasmanian pharmacies are set to offer a novel quit smoking program in which quitters receive financial incentives to kick the habit Pharmacies in the Glamorgan Spring Bay area – …
Mind-bending drugs and devices: can they make us smarter?
Demand for drugs and devices that can enhance brain functions such as memory, creativity, attention and intelligence is on the rise… But could the long-term side effects outweigh the benefits? By …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Comparative effectiveness of extended-release naltrexone versus buprenorphine-naloxone for opioid relapse prevention (X:BOT) A 24-week randomised controlled, comparative effectiveness trial …
Fibromyalgia
While not curable, the symptoms of fibromyalgia can be managed with a combination of non-pharmacological activities and medications. Treatment aims to reduce pain and increase function. Patient involvement in a …
Stopping medicines abruptly: safe or not?
Patients may decide to cease medicines during an acute illness or they may just decide not to take the medicine any longer and cease it without checking with a health …
Winter is coming: managing chilblains in community pharmacy
Patients with chilblains may present to pharmacists for advice about management and prevention of the condition. This article examines the aetiology, risk factors and pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of chilblains. …