Metformin shortage update
Additional brands of extended release tablets have been added to the shortage list, while others are now more readily availableFollowing the TGA’s metformin shortage alert in mid-June, some brands have now had …
Medicines to treat side effects of other medicines?
Sometimes less is more beneficial, say University of Sydney researchersJesse Jansen, Senior Research Fellow, Sydney School of Public Health, University of SydneyAndrew McLachlan, Professor of Pharmacy (Aged Care), University of SydneyCarissa Bonner, Postdoctoral …
Public health body renews call for sugar tax and food policy
Renewed drive for fresh food prompted by data showing a significant amount of chronic disease is caused by poor dietThe Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest report reveals 31% of the …
5-fold increase in activity needed
A new study links increased weekly exercise to a reduced risk of five common diseasesUniversity of Queensland researcher Dr Lennert Veerman said a significant boost to physical activity level recommendations to the equivalent …
Forum: diclofenac advice?
“It wasn’t too long ago that we were advised that diclofenac was the NSAID with most gastric and renal adverse effects. Recent Medscape article today – Achieving effective and safe …
Two-dose HPV vaccine looks likely
Evidence is growing in support of a two- instead of three-dose HPV vaccination regimen in AustraliaThis evidence is currently being reviewed by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation according …
Parents ignoring SIDS guidlines to avoid flat head syndrome
Parents are ignoring SIDS prevention guidelines in a bid to avoid flat head syndrome, new research has shown.A study published in Child: Care, Health and Development revealed parents are ignoring …
Are you really service-based?
Each pharmacy, and the wider industry, needs to put their heart into professional services, writes Ian FredericksI firmly believe that community pharmacy has divided itself into two distinct models: the Chemist …
Tinder can be bad for your mental health
The popular dating app can impact the self-esteem and body image of both men and womenTinder users can be more susceptible to developing a negative body image compared to those …
‘Don’t go out or I stab you’ – pharmacy robbed
A pharmacist pushed a knife-wielding robber to the ground over the weekend so he could escape his own pharmacy to get help.At around 10am on Sunday, a man entered the …
Aussies prefer pharmacy over supermarkets
A whopping 83% of Australians prefer to buy their medicines from a pharmacy rather than a supermarket, according to Canstar Blue – but the top thing they want from pharmacy …
Prescribing social activities doesn’t achieve aims
“Social prescribing” of activities like cooking or gardening has failed to improve patient health or cut GP visits, a pilot scheme evaluation has found.Pulsetoday reports that the study examined a …