The week in review
This week began with accolades for pharmacy’s future leaders, but ended with debate with doctors over codeine Controversy has erupted—again—over codeine and the 1 February upschedule, with NSW Nationals leader …
Corporation convicted on unlawful ad charges
A male hormone clinic has been fined over $125,000 after AHPRA brought charges of unlawful advertising Wellness Enterprises Pty Limited, which traded as Australian Male Hormone Clinic, has been found …
Gone in 60 seconds
A surgical glue that quickly seals wounds without the need for staples or sutures could transform emergency medical treatments in Australia Biomedical engineers from the University of Sydney and the United States have collaborated …
Moving on from a decade of success
He is the self-described Allan Langer of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Queensland branch, but Tim Logan has successfully steered another Banana state success story for over a decade. For …
The older the better
It’s now entering the final week of the RUM/AJP ‘Search for Australia’s Oldest Medicine’ and entries are continuing to arrive in our inbox. Among the recent contenders is an unopened …
Tamiflu shortage resolves as flu infections slow
Flu numbers are finally on a downward trend amidst worst flu season on record – with nearly 200,000 confirmed cases As of 2 October, there have been 192,542 influenza cases, …
Pharmacy-carer relationship ‘vital’
George Tambassis has addressed a conference of carers, highlighting how pharmacy can help them The Pharmacy Guild of Australia sponsored the Gala Dinner of the Seventh International Carer’s Conference, being …
Pharmacy students call for equality
NAPSA has called on pharmacy to help reduce the health impact of social inequality on LGBTQI+ Australians During the Marriage Law Survey, the National Association of Pharmacy Students of Australia …
Doctors erupt over Nats codeine announcement
The AMA has accused the Pharmacy Guild of “actively undermining” the TGA over the codeine upschedule Following yesterday’s announcement by NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro that the NSW Nationals supported …
Clinical tips: vaccine preventable disease
Parents need accurate information about vaccine preventable diseases, writes Karalyn Huxhagen The Immunise Australia Program website contains a wealth of information relating to immunisation of all age groups and ethnicity. …
Why Pricelines converted to pharmacies
Priceline Pharmacy is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its first pharmacy in Pakenham, Victoria And Priceline’s oldest store – Highpoint, Victoria – has just converted to a pharmacy after operating …
Vita Gummies, “Pain Erazor” score Shonky Awards
Choice has revealed its 2017 Hall of Shame, including vitamin gummies and a strange pen-like device that claims to free you from pain Consumer advocacy group Choice has announced its …