TV program catalyst for drop in statin use: claim
More than 60,000 people have reduced or discontinued their use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs after watching ABC’s TV program, Catalyst, which questioned their benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, …
Joe Demarte elected PSA national president
Victorian pharmacist Joe Demarte was announced today as the national president of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia by the PSA’s National Board.
PATY nominees…act now: entries close today
GuildSuper Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY) nominees should be reminded that entries close today—19 June! The Pharmacy Guild of Australia offers this advice to nominees on entering the award: Think …
6CPA funds puts professional services centre stage
The doubling of funds for professional services in the 6CPA represents recognition that community pharmacists are now primary healthcare providers, claims Charlie Benrimoj, professor of pharmacy practice and head of …
Australia lags in down-scheduling and misses its benefits
Australia lags internationally when it comes to down-scheduling medicines; leading New Zealand pharmacist Natalie Gauld explores why, and how the Australian pharmacy landscape could benefit from increasing access to drugs …
Action needed to cut prostate cancer deaths
Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cause of male deaths and more must be done improve survival rates, by detecting it early. Prostate cancer has the dubious distinction of being fourth most …
RB launches more GORD training
Reckitt Benckiser has launched part two of the GORD Matters CPD accredited training program for pharmacists. The GORD Matters 2 module is designed to assist pharmacists gain a greater understanding …
Nurses benefit from don’t rush to crush training
Training nurses how to use the Australian don’t rush to crush handbook significantly improves how safely medicines are given to patients in hospitals, according to a new study. In their …
Global pharmacy education collaboration to continue
Development of pharmacy education around the world through a unique collaboration between the International Pharmaceutical Federation, University College London School of Pharmacy and UNESCO is to continue for a further …
More than 2,000 discover they’re at risk of stroke
Thousands of Australians received a life-saving wake-up call discovering they were at serious and often unnecessary risk of stroke after taking part in Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check. The National …
Samuel Turner named QLD Pharmacy Student of the Year
Queensland University of Technology pharmacy student Samuel Turner has been named the Queensland Pharmacy Student of the Year. Turner, who was one of eight finalists, will now go on to …
Health coalition urges Govt to scrap health cuts
A coalition of 17 peak and non-government organisations from the health and community sectors is calling on the Australian Government to scrap plans to cut nearly $800 million in funding …