Long-term commitment needed to Close the Gap
The Australian Medical Association says it is pleased to see some improvement in a number of key indicators for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, but warns that a long-term …
In pharmacy, how big is big enough?
How many square metres is the right size for a retail pharmacy? wonders Mal Scrymgeour Hot Chocolate. Whenever you have hot chocolate you are usually presented with three choices for …
Privatising Medicare would hit vulnerable hard: PHAA
By privatising Medicare, the government is making access more difficult for socio-economically disadvantaged people who already have limited options in health care, according to Public Health Association of Australia CEO …
Sussan Ley to speak at APP2016
The Pharmacy Guild has announced that Minister for Health Sussan Ley will present a keynote address at APP2016 on Thursday 17 March. With many components of the health system under …
MAS would support role that already exists: McMaugh
A Minor Ailments Scheme would fund and recognise the pharmacists’ existing role in the community, a Melbourne pharmacist has written in MJA Insight, rebutting a recent opinion piece stating an …
Support investment and innovation in OTCs: ASMI
In its 2016 pre-Budget Submission, ASMI has proposed three regulatory reforms to incentivise investment and innovation in the non-prescription medicines sector and increase consumer access to medicines. “The non-prescription medicines …
DDS identifying customers’ ‘lifestyle age’
In an effort to help combat potential chronic illnesses, Discount Drug Stores across the country are offering health assessments with an in-store pharmacist to assess early asymptomatic signs and identify …
PSA urges Government: make better use of pharmacists
Integrating pharmacists into general practice clinics and better utilising the role of pharmacists in healthcare reform are cost-effective, sustainable solutions the Federal Government should consider for its May Budget, the …
Victorians want outdoor dining smoke ban: Cancer Council
Victorians expect to be able to eat and drink outside without being exposed to secondhand smoke and nearly three-quarters of a million of them will visit cafes and restaurants more …
Tassie flu vaccination a win as training soars: PSA
A decision to allow trained pharmacists in Tasmania to administer influenza vaccines to adults has been welcomed by the PSA. Under changes to Tasmanian health regulations announced yesterday, trained pharmacists …
Ideas boom characterised by Australian complementary medicines: CMA
In its pre-Budget submission, Complementary Medicines Australia has highlighted the way it says Australian complementary medicines industry epitomises the goals of the National Innovation and Science Agenda and the Federal …
Energy drinks linked to adverse heart reactions
A new University of Adelaide study has found that drinking more than two energy drinks per day is associated with adverse heart reactions, including a fast heartbeat and heart palpitations. …