Codeine decision by May
Rescheduling review announced by department as May decision date looms A decision on the controversial rescheduling of codeine is expected by May 2016, following a safety review, Department of Health …
AusCann welcomes cannabis bill
Australian medicinal cannabis company AusCann has welcomed the passing of the Narcotic Drugs Amendment Bill 2016 by the Commonwealth Parliament. “We believe Australian patients have the right to access high …
‘Missing piece’ cannabis legislation passes
Parliament today passed the Turnbull Government’s legislation delivering what it calls the “missing piece” for Australian patients and their doctors to access a safe, legal and reliable supply of medicinal …
Give us control: Guild
Guild wants pharmacy to play a key role in chronic health management, despite resistance Community pharmacy should be empowered to play a vital role in the management and prevention of …
Pharmacists could help more as geriatric patients leave emergency
Pharmacist involvement on care teams for geriatric patients transitioning out of emergency departments may be undervalued, says the Pharmacy Times. Reporting on a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, …
EBOS earnings grow to 31 December
EBOS has reported strong earnings growth for the six month to 31 December 2015, with total revenues hitting $3.4 billion. This represents growth of 8.3%, or 9% growth constant FX. …
Health funds hikes, patients lose: CHF
Patients in health funds are losing out as rates rise while rebates lessen, the Consumers Health Forum states. The CHF says consumers are being fleeced and not getting the rebates …
Kids need help to be active in winter: study
The Heart Foundation has supported the findings of a University of Cambridge study which concluded that children should be helped to be more active during winter. “Public health guidelines state …
QUM Award for pain management: nominations open
The PSA has announced that nominations are open for an educational grant to be awarded to an Australian pharmacist who has made an outstanding contribution to the Quality use of …
Practice incentives for pharmacists in general practice: is it time to take the leap?
Manya Angley takes a look at the pharmacist role in general practice—and the road aheadThe Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) concluded that 2%–3% of Australian …
Novel oral anticoagulants work as well as warfarin
Clinical trials have shown that novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are as efficacious as warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, reports the MJA. Notwithstanding, the …
Small weight loss may mean big benefit: study
Losing as little as 5% of their body weight is enough for obese people to reap significant health benefits, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism. The randomised controlled …