“We need to look at real world evidence”
Quantifying the true effect of a drug on the population goes beyond looking at the short-term results of clinical trials, says doc A Sydney cardiologist has pointed out the importance …
Top results for hospital pharmacist charting service
A Sydney pilot study has found pharmacist medication charting significantly reduced errors—a finding that could pave the way for future prescribing A trial of a pharmacist charting service in a …
Pharmacy key in ‘third wave’ health reforms
The Pharmacy Guild has begun talks with Health Minister Greg Hunt to discuss how pharmacy can help avoid hospital admissions In this week’s edition of Guild newsletter Forefront, national executive …
Driver flattens pharmacy beauty room
Staff and customers at the Yarrawonga TerryWhite Chemmart had a narrow escape when a customer drove through a front window At around four-thirty in the afternoon last Thursday, an elderly …
HPS chief steps down
HPS has announced the retirement of longstanding Chief Executive Officer Tony Wyatt Having led HPS from a privately owned business, through to private equity investment, and now sole ownership by …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news We have had a gutful: The need for deprescribing proton pump inhibitors Times series analysis of PBS and RPBS …
Codeine rescheduling and its impact on consumer access to medication
Dr Angel Gonzalez takes a look at the implications of the codeine decision Community pharmacies have been facing a growing concern with the problematic use of drugs containing substances with …
Poll: What do you think about Supercare pharmacies?
Would you work for a pharmacy that is open 24/7, 365 days of the year? There are currently 12 Supercare Pharmacies across Victoria, with a further eight to be opened …
Turf war: have the debate, but keep it constructive
It’s important to discuss where the limits of pharmacy’s role lie – but the current “turf war” approach isn’t supported by the profession This month, PSA national president Dr Shane …
Lib Nat government would fund free flu vaccines
Victoria’s state Opposition has committed to free flu vaccines for all kids, should it win the next state election Shadow Minister for Health Mary Wooldridge announced that a Liberal Nationals …
Penalty rates appeal goes to Court
The Fair Work Commission did not recognise the impact of penalty rates cuts on low-earning staff in the retail and hospitality industries, a court has heard The appeal against the …
What do you know about IUDs and hormonal implants?
Most women are unaware or misinformed about the most effective reversible contraceptives on the market, say women’s health experts The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association has released a statement on …