ADHD drugs overprescribed, misused: study
Rates of misuse of psychostimulants to treat ADHD are rising, due to overdiagnosis of the condition and overprescription of the drugs, according to the authors of an editorial published in …
Time to showcase industry as Claire O’Reilly appointed to MSAC
Pharmacy is undergoing a time of significant opportunity, says Dr Claire O’Reilly, who has just become the first pharmacist to be appointed to the Medical Services Advisory Committee. The MSAC …
The international invasion, or not?
Reports that overseas pharmacy giants are planning to set up Australian operations are idle speculation, Guild believes Media reports that overseas pharmacy giants such as Walgreens and Boots are considering …
Continued dispensing: what’s needed?
Patients say continued dispensing (CD) should be expanded and greater utilised for conditions such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes and chronic skin disorders. Under the current arrangements, CD is only available …
9 Not-to-be-missed APP 2016 sessions
Here are nine sessions that you can’t afford to miss at APP 2016 later this month Industry: ‘State of the Industry Symposium’ – Thursday 17 March, 9:00am-11:45am Hear from pharmacy’s …
eHealth move will improve coordinated care: PSA
The PSA has welcomed the Government’s move to encourage more Australians to use eHealth records to improve coordinated healthcare. Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley today launched a new program for …
Survey result a boost for multivitamins
Patient confidence in multivitamins grows, as Australia’s most highly rated brand is revealed Australian consumers are becoming noire convinced about the perceived benefits of multivitamins, despite increasing expert criticism of …
NPS launches depression module
A new health professional learning program on depression launched by NPS MedicineWise focuses on quality use of medicines and the evidence for a range of non-pharmacological strategies. Healthcare professionals are …
Pharmacy key in more jabs than flu: Kourtis
Community pharmacy is becoming a vital vaccination provider, says Samantha Kourtis, proprietor of the award-winning Charnwood Capital Chemist, in welcoming the news that Canberran pharmacists will be able to offer flu …
I strongly oppose the idea of hangover IV clinics: supplier
The compounding pharmacist who supplied vitamins and minerals to the iv.me “hydration clinic” says the use of such infusions to treat hangovers is not appropriate, and until media coverage of …
Clinical tips: osteoarthritis
It may be time to change your thinking about osteoarthritis, writes Ben Basger Osteoarthritis is the leading musculoskeletal cause of disability in Western society. It is the most common form …
PDL Practice Alert
Important changes to legislation regarding pseudoephedrine and naloxone On February 1, 2016, the scheduling on Naloxone changed from S4 to S3 for the treatment of opioid overdose. The two current …