Questions to start early on 1 Oct price cuts
The Health Minister’s early announcement regarding 1 October price cuts means customers may start asking questions already, says Pharmacy GuildYesterday Sussan Ley announced that more than 2000 medicine brands will …
Forum: extra syllables
Approaching Old Fart-dom and having grown up with a grammatically exacting mother, one of my pet hates is all the extra syllables that creep into the language, such as importATION and …
Hey, big spender
Pharma industry heavyweights have released their first reports detailing payments to healthcare professionalsThe reports give a rundown of each company’s payments to healthcare professionals for “provision of services” and “educational …
Increasing marijuana use not linked to disorders
An increasing number of US adults are using marijuana, as fewer people perceive the drug as harmful, according to a new study which also found that there has been no …
Seven key predictors could cut inappropriate antibiotic use
Seven key predictors could help GPs identify which children do and don’t need antibiotics when they’re sick with a cough, a new study suggests.The researchers say the decision-making tool may …
Women in pharmacy: Key dates in history
As part of our ongoing series on women in pharmacy, we thought we’d step back in time to look at some key dates highlighting women’s role in shaping the profession …
What health issues do women worry about most?
A round up of the top 5 concerns as reported by women surveyed across the countryJean Hailes conducted a survey of Australian women and compiled the results into a report …
The week in review
It’s been a big week internationally for pharmacy, with the International Pharmaceutical Federation holding its world congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina… where several Australian achievements have been recognisedPSA won an …
Drunk man breaks into pharmacy, goes to sleep
Most hotels could tell a few embarrassing stories about drunk guests trying to find their bedroom and sleeping in the wrong place – but it’s unusual for a pharmacy.One pharmacy …
FDA warning on opioids and benzos
The US Food and Drug Administration is adding Boxed Warnings – its strongest warnings – to the drug labelling of all prescription opioid pain medicines, prescription opioid cough medicines, and …
Forum: safe dispensing of oral anticoagulant survey
I am part of an international network of pharmacists to improve anticoagulation management in patients receiving oral anticoagulation. Through a survey, we want to know how confident pharmacists around the …
What you said: Ramsay, overdose and greedy capitalism
It’s been a busy week for reader comments, with hot topics including our report on prescription overdose deaths, Ramsay Health Care looking to operate community pharmacies, and whether or not …