The week in review
Codeine news and the prospect of $20 online prescriptions caused controversy this week The ever-present issue of codeine loomed large this week, as the results of this study, which helped …
Flesh-eating bacteria taking over Victoria
A 13-year-old girl is calling for more research into an third world infection outbreak on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula Ella Crofts, 13, from the coastal region south of Melbourne, says her …
A product fit for man or beast
More treasures emerge through the AJP/RUM ‘Search for Australia’s Oldest Medicine’ Pharmacies around Australia are continuing to send us photos of some amazing old medicines dropped in by customers for …
Understanding exercise barriers vital
A study published in The Lancet has found that globally, one in 12 deaths could be prevented with 30 minutes’ worth of physical activity, five days a week But it …
Amazon making a move?
Amazon may be getting in touch with US pharmacy industry players in moves to enter the pharmaceutical market Analysts at investment bank Leerink Partners have spoken with pharmacy executives, reports …
Do beta blockers add benefit to other meds?
Just under half of participants in a study of heart attack survivors stick to their medicines regimen, a new study has found The study, which involved Monash University’s Centre for …
CWH announces seven new Supercare pharmacies
Partly funded by the Victorian government, the pharmacies will offer a range of treatment services including on-site nurse, and will be open 24/7, 365 days of the year Seven Chemist Warehouse …
Walker recall
Two batches of Freedom Healthcare Quad Walkers are being recalled due to breakage fears Freedom Health Care, in consultation with the TGA, is recalling two batches of two different models …
Five minutes to midnight!
Time is running out to complete your annual CPD points allocation, but AJP can help…. The clock is fast running down to the end of September, and as we all …
September heatwave looms
Sydney and Brisbane are set for a “savage” heatwave this weekend, prompting calls for the public to be cautious President of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, ACEM President Professor …
New infant fever resource
Guild Learning and Development has introduced an online course on fevers The course is aimed at helping pharmacy assistants handle requests for medicines for fever and provide appropriate advice by …
Clinical tips: mental health
Mental health is a significant issue for many Australians, writes Louis Roller Some statistics on mental illness in Australia In each year, approximately one in every five Australians will experience a mental …