Aussies encouraged to vaccinate and help kids in India
Discount Drug Stores is encouraging Australians in-store to be vaccinated against flu, with $2 from each shot contributing to the vaccination and education of impoverished children in India. Running until …
Apotex decision a warning bell
Apotex’ decision to pull two of its PBS-listed products should ring an alarm for the health and pharmaceuticals sector, says Belinda Wood, CEO of the Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association. …
Queensland pharmacist vaccination now permanent
Pharmacist vaccination in Queensland is now a permanent fixture, as the Queensland Government has approved legislation to enable pharmacists to administer vaccinations to the public in a community pharmacy setting. …
FAQ: Pharmacist vaccination in Queensland
Pharmacist Vaccination in Queensland – Frequently Asked Questions Are pharmacists now allowed to vaccinate in Queensland? On the March 24 2016, the Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996 (HDPR) was …
Forum: Any suggestions of an all-in-one supplement for a customer who has changed to a vegetarian diet?
Interesting discussion underway on the AJP Discussion Forum about what sort of supplement, if any, is suitable for a vegetarian. Click here to take a look. Other current topics on …
World news wrapup: 14 April 2016
Our wrapup of pharmacy news from around the world Ottawa, Canada – the Canadian Pharmacists Association has announced that pharmacists should play a frontline role in patient management and dispensing …
Phthalates in bone density link
Exposure to low doses of a type of phthalate prior to puberty in mice can impact bone density later in life, an Australian study has found. Phthalates, which have been …
Smokers start young: research
Up to 93% of current smokers started a habit of smoking daily under the age of 25, new research from an analysis of 22 global adult tobacco surveys shows. The …
Many don’t understand probiotic storage
Almost one in three Australians see themselves as health conscious, a new survey has found, spending an average of 15 hours a week on nutrition and exercise efforts. The report, …
Victoria legalises medicinal cannabis
Victorian patients and their families will be able to legally access medicinal cannabis in exceptional circumstances with the historic Access to Medicinal Cannabis Bill 2015 passing the Victorian Parliament. Victoria …
Apotex pulls products as price reductions bite
Apotex has announced that it will be ceasing supply of two PBS listed prescription products from its portfolio. The PBS delisting date is yet to be confirmed, and stock will …
Guild Pharmacy Academy and TENA join forces
The Guild Pharmacy Academy and TENA have joined forces to provide a training resource for pharmacy assistants on managing continence in the pharmacy. The accredited training unit, SIRCHCS305 Advise on …