Plans afoot to lift child flu vax rates
The Victorian Government will offer free flu vaccination for children aged six months to five years, as new research examines parental attitude barriers Amid calls for the Federal Government to …
GuildCare finalists named
GuildCare has announced the finalists of the 2018 GuildCare Pharmacy of the Year Recognised for their dedication to the health of their communities, the finalist pharmacies lead their peers through …
Glucojel turns red
Glucojel is going red and reprising its popular Express Yourself contest Following 18 months of research which found that the red Glucojel is the most popular colour among Australian consumers, …
Concerns over asthma drug
Pharmacists and doctors are coming under fire in mainstream media over adverse events allegedly linked to montelukast Nine news reports that the mother of 18-year-old Sara Hozen says other parents …
Can cannabis help reduce opioid deaths?
There is only weak evidence to support claims that medicinal cannabis reduces opioid-related deaths, says drug abuse expert A piece published in The Conversation has suggested that opioids can be …
The week in review
Two drugs have been causing debate this week: cannabis and, predictably, codeine A group of doctors wrote to the Medical Journal of Australia on behalf of the Royal Australasian College …
Acid suppressants for babies don’t work
GPs are over-prescribing acid suppressant medicines for babies with GORD and reflux, new research has found The report, in Archives of Disease in Childhood, is based on a prospective study …
Confusion reigns as codeine shortage continues
Consumers are speaking out about the lack of stock situation in pharmacies – and they’re not happy In a piece titled “Codeine ban is one painful bungle after another,” News …
Don’t expect McDreamy at the hospital
TV provides unrealistic expectations of emergency healthcare, contributing to lower levels of patient satisfaction, says a new study Sure, go ahead and daydream about those gorgeous Hollywood doctors and their …
Pain group takes aim at Pain MedsChecks
Another stakeholder has alleged that pharmacists are responsible for the increased price of low-dose codeine – and taken aim at Pain MedsChecks Chronic Pain Australia, which represents people living with …
ACT opioid maintenance changes
The ACT’s opioid maintenance guidelines have been strengthened, with take-away dosing limits to be reviewed in 2018 Minister for Health and Wellbeing Meegan Fitzharris has announced the ACT’s existing opioid …
Considering the future
Why telling people they could get sick in the future won’t persuade them to be healthy now Eating a delicious doughnut now seems more rewarding than the nebulous concept of …