New AMA President announced
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has elected Dr Michael Gannon as its new president and Dr Tony Bartone as vice president. Dr Gannon, an obstetrician and gynaecologist from Western Australia, …
Forum: MedsASSIST – more harm than good?
If you haven’t yet had a look at the AJP Discussion Forum thread on MedsASSIST there are now more than 50 posts from over 20 contributors, including this recent post …
70% want to die at home
PALLIATIVE INVESTMENT IS NEEDED AS RESEARCH SHOWS MOST WANT TO DIE AT HOME. With the number of Australians dying during the next 25 years expected to double, Silver Chain Group says the commitment …
Pharmacy key as antibiotic-resistant superbug found
A woman from Pennsylvania in the US has been found to be carrying bacteria resistant to the last-ditch antibiotic colistin, according to the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Researchers reported …
‘Health is an investment, not a cost,’ say Greens
Greens leader Richard di Natale has used his address to the Australian Medical Association’s conference in Canberra today to outline the Greens’ health policies leading into the July election. “Health …
Catalyst statins effect analysis awarded
A study examining the impact of the Catalyst piece, Heart of the matter on statin use in Australia, is the winner of the 2015 MJA, MDA National Prize for Excellence …
Pharmacy legend steps down
Well-known pharmacist Ken Bickle has retired from the NatRUM board A former President of the Pharmacy Board of NSW and foundation President of the Australian Pharmacy Registering Authorities, Ken has …
Innovation through change is a must: O’Loghlin
The community pharmacy industry is in a rapid state of change. According to the NSW Guild, its upcoming Pharmacy Connect conference has been developed to not only highlight how the …
Quit smoking and pharmacy
Pharmacy has a vital role to play in the education and support of patients seeking to quit smoking, writes Isaac Bober Tobacco use is considered to be one of the …
Equity key to National Reconciliation Week
Acknowledging the collective rights and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is key to improving health equity, says PHAA Vice President (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Health), …
Former Sigma CEO sentenced
Former managing director and CEO of Sigma Pharmaceuticals, Elmo De Alwis, along with former CFO Mark Smith, have been sentenced for falsifying Sigma’s books and misleading directors. De Alwis and …
Bactroban shortage alert
Manufacturing issues lead to shortage of popular impetigo remedy The TGA is advising health professionals and consumers that there is a shortage of Bactroban (mupirocin) 20 mg/g ointment tubes. Bactroban …