Pharmacy wins a budget boost
Good outcome for the sector, although many measures were already in train Pharmacy groups are applauding the Federal government and Health Minister Greg Hunt for delivering a good Budget for …
Missed opportunity for pharmacists?
While the SHPA has welcomed billions in additional hospital funding, the PSA says this year’s Budget misses the opportunity to further maximise the role of pharmacists The PSA has strongly welcomed …
Three ways to solve the biggest fixable problem in health care
One of Australia’s biggest problems is a huge opportunity for pharmacy to help, writes Vanessa Lontos Medicines are the most common treatment used in health care and contribute to significant …
Innovative medicines prices to drop
Medicines Australia and the Government have signed a five-year agreement which will see innovative medicines reduced in price over 15 years The organisation says the Strategic Agreement will support ongoing …
Medicare freeze to be lifted
Health Minister Greg Hunt has earned praise from doctors’ groups for the “well overdue” move, which will be staggered over four years at a cost of $1 billion Australian Medical Association …
Key pharmacy measures locked in: Guild
The Guild has welcomed Budget measures such as a solution to the risk share issue and improved 6CPA community pharmacy programs It also welcomed the Government’s willingness to review the …
Growth on the horizon
Retail pharmacy trade is set for a period of growth – but not without challenges, a new report has found Bankwest’s Industry Overview Report on the pharmaceutical retailing industry, published …
Codeine ad compliance reminder
The TGA has reminded pharmacy not to advertise codeine-containing products after 1 February 2018 When all products containing codeine become prescription-only, it will be an offence to advertise them direct …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news The association between insomnia symptoms and risk of cardio-cerebral vascular events A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies has demonstrated an association …
Woman overdoses on drugs prescribed by boyfriend
A woman died after taking a cocktail of drugs prescribed by her doctor boyfriend Coroner Simon Cooper found that Pamela Diane McCall died in February 2013 from an overdose of …
J&J ordered to pay $150m fine
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been hit with a $150M (US$110M) fine over the alleged safety of its baby powder Last week J&J was ordered by a US jury to …
Think before you ink
Tattoos may be commonplace but that does not mean they are not without risks… here are some tips to share with patients It seems like there are more people are getting …