Unintended pregnancy for one in five
New data suggest young women need more education around contraception choice, and pharmacists are perfectly positioned to help A new survey of over a thousand women aged 18 to 27 …
The importance of nutrition to your eyes
Why eyesight is getting weaker due to modern lifestyle habits, and the role nutrition plays in maintaining good vision We usually focus on our heart, muscles and bone health but …
“Pharmacies as primary healthcare hubs”
The PSA president has fronted mainstream media to urge the roll-out of Supercare pharmacies nationally, while Chemist Warehouse awaits Victorian results on commercial viability Australia currently has 12 Supercare Pharmacies, …
‘Qoctor’ on its way to becoming a verb: founder
Qoctor, the online medical certificate and prescription provider, has been named a technology innovation winner Qoctor, which was formerly known as Dr Sicknote, attracted criticism by the RACGP and Pharmacy …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Effect of monthly high-dose vitamin D on bone density in community-dwelling older adults A two year substudy of a trial with …
PDL practice alert: compliance with compounding guidelines
PDL discusses the importance of understanding certain compounding clauses Compounding pharmacists are reminded to be familiar with the Pharmacy Board of Australia’s (PBA) Guidelines on the Compounding of Medicines published …
Eyeliner tussle ruled “self defence”
A pharmacist who accosted a woman over an eyeliner and squirted her with detergent has been found to have acted in self-defence Yahoo 7 News reports that Roxanne Holmes visited …
Pharmacist steals $20,000 worth of drugs
A Queensland pharmacist has avoided jailtime after stealing thousands of controlled drugs while on the job Jason David Meiers, 44, recently fronted Hervey Bay Magistrates Court where it was revealed …
“It’s a matter for the states”
Following the COAG meeting of health ministers, Hunt maintains the states have “full control” over the upschedule implementation Health Minister Greg Hunt says codeine was raised as a topic of …
Mandatory reporting finalised by year end?
Health Ministers have made “considerable progress” when it comes to changes to mandatory reporting The COAG Health Council met on Friday, with health ministers saying they are heading towards consensus …
30,000 cured of hepatitis C
Incidence of gonorrhoea has soared by 63% over the past five years, new data shows The Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney has released its latest Annual Surveillance Report on HIV, …
Rego reminder
The Pharmacy Board has issued a reminder that registration renewals are due by the end of the month The Board says that the quickest and easiest way to renew registration …