CHF get a new seat on PBAC
Consumers’ group deputy head now gains a senior role on key PBS committee Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced that Jo Watson, deputy chair of the Consumers Health Forum …
Just dropping in
A NSW pharmacy has made headlines after a cute koala wandered inside. Which unusual animal has come through your pharmacy door? Pharmacy staff from Tocumwal Guardian Pharmacy were overcome with …
Online shoppers duped into buying fake medicines, makeup
Almost a third of online shoppers tricked into buying fake makeup, skincare and medicine, according to new research from MarkMonitor New research finds counterfeit goods still pose a significant risk …
“King of Pharmacists” gets 31-year suspension
A Quebec pharmacist has had his licence to practice suspended for 31 years and 9 months following charges of drug abuse Jonathan-Yan Perreault, 38, got the nickname thanks to his …
The week in review
This week, all eyes have been on the King Review interim report, as stakeholders released their formal responses Most stakeholders, it’s fair to say, weren’t thrilled with the Interim Report …
Compounding pharmacist to pay $73,000 in damages
A recent Federal Court case highlights the risk and cost to compounding pharmacies that do not adhere to guidelines The Melbourne compounding pharmacist in question had supplied their own compounded …
Support for Guild low-dose codeine model
A majority of pharmacists support the Guild’s “prescription – except when” model for low-dose codeine, an AJP poll has found Following the TGA’s final decision to upschedule codeine-containing products which …
S8 use, incident reports on the rise
For safe dispensing, it’s important to be aware of the four key factors in S8 dispensing incidents, says indemnity body Most pharmacists will be aware of the ever-expanding range of …
Flu on the rise
The severity of this year’s flu season can’t be written off as just an increase in reporting, an expert says According to Department of Health and Ageing statistics, there have …
API sees decline in consumer spending
People are spending less per basket and on lower value items, says CEO Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) has announced revised profit guidance for the financial year ending 31 August 2017, …
Stakeholders reject Interim Report options
Members of the Medicines Partnership of Australia have banded together to raise concerns about the future stability of pharmacy The stakeholders, which include the Guild, PSA, ASMI, Generic and Biosimilar …
Teen suicide drama sparks internet searches
Google searches for terms related to suicide rose by more than a million following the release of 13 Reasons Why US researchers in public health, disease modelling and medicine have …