World news wrapup: 1 September 2016
We take a look at the week in pharmacy news around the worldUS: Following controversy over the skyrocketing price in the US of Mylan’s EpiPen, the company has stated that …
New banner group flagged
Hospital group flags community pharmacy pushLeading private hospital group Ramsay Health Care is set to launch a major push into operating community pharmacies.In a briefing to announce the group’s 2015/16 …
Tapping into self-care expansion
Role in heartburn advice illustrates pharmacists’ potential for patient self-care supportThe treatment of heartburn provides a valuable case study in how the role played by pharmacists in aiding and supporting …
Minister’s plan to introduce national cancer register
Nationwide system will replace eight separate state and territory cervical cancer registers and “outdated” bowel screening systemMinister for Health Sussan Ley has announced her plan to introduce a National Cancer …
Health Check: what can you eat to help ease ‘morning’ sickness in pregnancy?
Health Check: what can you eat to help ease ‘morning’ sickness in pregnancy?Rebecca Charlotte Reynolds, UNSW AustraliaNausea and vomiting in pregnancy is mistakenly known as “morning” sickness. Mistakenly, because it …
Only buy from reputable source: CMA
Complementary Medicines Australia has today reiterated the warning by Australia’s medicines regulator of the dangers of purchasing weight loss medicines online, especially from unknown overseas websites.“The importance of the ‘online …
CWH consortium to take over Masters stores
Group plans to convert the 61 stores and 21 development sites into large shopping centresHome Consortium, comprising Chemist Warehouse Group, aged care operator Aurrum and Spotlight Group, has announced its agreement …
FIP Ed resources make gains
Resources produced by FIP Education have helped stakeholders around the world ensure that pharmacists are capable and competent, FIP has announced.A new report, “Transforming our workforce”, released by FIP at …
Forum: inappropriate PBS Osteomol supply?
“I am frustrated that some pharmacies continue to supply Osteomol to patients who clearly do not fit the criteria laid down by the PBS.It is not an ethical practice, and …
The gift that has stopped giving
Pharmacy’s time of delusion over cost cutting has ended, writes Mal ScrymgeourI had a birthday not long ago. It was a day celebrated in some style. But it shouldn’t be …
Prescription overdose deaths continue to climb
Organisations are again calling for real-time prescription monitoring across the nation to combat the alarming figuresThe Penington Institute has released Australia’s Annual Overdose Report 2016 and its findings reveal a significant …
ABC amends website following CAM concerns
Changes to logo placement were made after concerns were raised about a perceived link between Monash University and Swisse WellnessLast week, the ABC announced its international media arm (Australia Plus) …