Concerns over tablets not dissolving
Patient safety may be at risk with reports that Anginine and Lycinate tablets are taking longer to dissolve than expected. The TGA has today issued an alert warning it was investigating …
Second, third-line blood glucose meds resource launched
A new educational program aims to help health professionals keep up to date with the latest evidence on second and third line medicines for lowering blood glucose. The latest NPS …
The link between chronic pain and depression: which comes first?
The link between chronic pain and depression: which comes first? Michael Vagg, Barwon Health It’s easy to imagine that people with persistent pain have cause to become depressed. After all, …
QCPP restructures assessment process
Australia’s Quality Care Pharmacy Program has announced a major structural change in the way its assessments are conducted with the aim of increasing efficiency and improving outcomes for pharmacies and …
Talking Heads: Getting the message out
It’s important to remind everyone why pharmacy is important, says David Quilty, Guild national executive director The community pharmacy sector this year faces a formal review being undertaken by the …
Forum: Why be an NDSS agent?
“Interested to hear why Pharmacies choose to support NDSS. To me it seems to make no financial sense , it takes up time and money for a negative return. If …
World News Wrapup: 2 June 2016
Our weekly wrapup of pharmacy news from around the globe Northvale, New Jersey: A pharmacist in New Jersey recently helped rescue a 10-year-old girl who was having an acute asthma …
Pharmacy staff attacked with stick
NSW police are investigating an attempted armed robbery of a pharmacy in Sydney’s south west. At about 4.30pm (Tuesday 31 May), a man entered a pharmacy on Auburn Road, Birrong, …
Guild launches Discover More, phase two
The Guild’s Discover More, Ask Your Pharmacist campaign is about to enter Phase Two, with the launch of its new chapter. Guild executive director David Quilty reports in this week’s …
Health Minister drops in to Sydney pharmacy
Politicians and candidates have been taking up the offer to come and visit a pharmacy, the Pharmacy Guild reports in today’s edition of Forefront. These include Health Minister Sussan Ley …
Malaysian pharmacists fight for dispensing separation
Doctors and pharmacists in Malaysia are at odds over a new Pharmacy Bill, with pharmacists concerned that the Bill’s measures will not benefit the public. A key concern for pharmacists …
PSA launches election manifesto
Exploring innovative models of interprofessional care and better utilising the role of pharmacists in healthcare are cost-effective, evidence-based reforms an elected Federal Government should consider, PSA said today. These key …