Most arthritis sufferers have comorbidities: AIHW
New information released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that about three quarters of people with arthritis are also affected by at least one other chronic …
Health Minister to open PSA15
The Minister for Health, Sussan Ley, will officially open the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s annual conference, PSA15, in Sydney on July 31. Under the theme of Leading Pharmacy Innovation, the …
Apotex recalls Terry White Chemists brand children’s ibuprofen
Apotex has recalled a batch of Terry White Chemists branded ibuprofen children’s suspension. As with the recall earlier this week of Symbion ibuprofen and paracetamol products, the safety concern pertains …
Ramadan a good opportunity to quit smoking for good
Quit Victoria has launched a series of radio advertisements in both English and Arabic to encourage those who’ve quit smoking while observing Ramadan to quit for good. The campaign that …
Deakin Uni professor busts the biggest diabetes myths
When it comes to misunderstood medical conditions in Australia, type 2 diabetes is hard to beat, so a Deakin University professor is busting some diabetes myths for consumers. Despite more …
Consumers Health Forum worried on biosimilars
The Consumers Health Forum has expressed its concerns about the issue of substitution of biological medicines with biosimilars, at a meeting called by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee. CEO of …
Clinical tips: hepatitis C explained
New medications for hepatitis C have increased response rates, writes Ben Basger. The majority of patients (approximately 95%) acquire hepatitis C from injecting drug use. Hepatitis C virus and HIV …
Choice report exposes ideologically-driven claims against pharmacy: Guild
The Pharmacy Guild has welcomed a report from Choice released today titled ‘A better deal on drugs’ comparing pharmacies and supermarkets on price, range and value in relation to a …
Pharmacies beat out supermarkets on open-seller price: Choice
Pharmacies offer overall better prices on open-selling medicines, according to a new report from Choice – as well as better customer service. Choice compared the prices of common medicines available …
Pharmacists underutilised in insulin therapy
Many people with diabetes aren’t receiving the best treatment for their condition due to barriers to putting them on insulin therapy, three diabetes experts say. And the fear of dying …
Stop TPP fearmongering: Medicines Australia
Medicines Australia says it is concerned about “increasingly alarmist and misguided” reporting by some media on negotiations for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and its impacts on the prices for …
Smoking cessation weight gain quantified
Researchers at the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research have now been able to quantify the weight gain for smokers who quit, and the difference in weight gain …