The latest in medicines shortages
Short-term shortage announced for ketamine, with a slightly longer one for vardenafil – while Hypurin insulin and Zovirax tablets have been signalled for deletion from market Bayer’s Levitra 20 vardenafil …
Codeine deaths claim ‘doesn’t stack up’: Fact Check
RMIT ABC Fact Check has concluded Minister Hunt’s claim that making codeine prescription-only would save 100 lives a year doesn’t stack up to evidence In a move that is sure …
Pharmacy regulation an area of ‘policy purgatory’
Disappearing reports into the pharmacy sector are a sign that “the pharmacy industry has far too great an influence on its own regulation,” says David Leyonhjelm The Liberal Democratic Party …
Another option to quit
Could this common plant provide a low-cost, effective treatment option for smokers trying to quit? NSW smokers who want to quit are being recruited to take part in a world-first …
Clinical tips: anaphylaxis
Louis Roller takes a look at the most serious form of allergic reaction: anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life threatening. It must …
ADHD and pregnancy outcomes
Women with ADHD may be more likely to have some adverse outcomes during pregnancy, new research suggests – but medication may not be the cause A study led by researchers …
Sigma net profit drops 10.5%
Sales revenue was “heavily impacted” this year by a decline in the sales of low-margin hep C medicines Sigma Healthcare has reported a difficult financial year, but says it will …
‘Union choices’ could destroy small business
The ACTU’s call to give casual employees the right to permanent employment status would destroy small business in Australia, one stakeholder says Australian Council of Trade Unions Sally McManus has …
Childhood vaccination rates rising
Childhood immunisation rates are higher than ever – but it’s no cause for complacency New data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that nationally, more …
Guild attempts to clear mystery surrounding political influence
The Guild has emphasised its “non-partisan” approach in preparation for upcoming elections, but some quarters of the organisation are not happy with government processes In his latest Forefront editorial, Guild …
World news wrapup: 22 March 2018
Alaskan naturopaths want prescribing privileges; milkshake bar runs afoul of Texas Pharmacy Act; Boots reveals gender pay gap Dallas, Texas: A bar and eatery in the Deep Ellum entertainment district …
‘Deep seeded contempt of the community pharmacist’
NSW Guild has briefed members on preparing for potential upcoming State and Federal elections, citing ‘contempt’ for community pharmacy within some government departments NSW Guild President David Heffernan has called …