How fake drugs end up in our public health system (and how to spot them)
Prescribing and using pharmaceuticals is a matter of trust Bruce Baer Arnold, Assistant Professor, School of Law, University of Canberra Prescribing and using pharmaceuticals is a matter of trust. Health service …
Research roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Association of SGLT-2 Inhibitors and Diabetic Ketoacidosis A US position statement on the prevalence of SGLT-2–associated DKA suggests that …
Steroid-pushing Perth doctor “cracks” in witness box
A specialist doctor conceded he prescribed risky drug combinations of anabolic androgenic steroids, human growth hormone and other substances for bodybuilding purposes Dr Anish Dwarka Singh, a WA medical practitioner …
Dermatologists speak out to counter steroid myths
Australians, including health professionals, need “re-education” about eczema and the dangers of steroids, according to the Australasian College of Dermatologists Earlier this month the College released a position statement, a …
Twitter roundup: Penalty rates and more
Can you say it in 140 characters or less? Covering the conversation on the social media network… Sydney pharmacist David Glover won’t cut his staff’s #penalityrates ‘cos “there’s no benefit …
Chiropractor convicted over cancer claims
A chiropractor has been convicted of false advertising after he claimed to be able to prevent, treat and cure cancer Sydney chiropractor Dr Hance Limboro has been convicted and fined $29,500 …
Pharmacy beauty stars to work at Fashion Week
A select group of star Priceline employees are set to shine at the upcoming Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival Twenty of Australia’s most sought after Priceline Pharmacy Beauty Advisors have …
Healthy futures report lauds community pharmacy
A recently commissioned report funded by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, and conducted by McCrindle Research shows that community pharmacies are friendly, professional and an integral part of healthcare services APP Chairman Kos …
Allied health winners sought
HESTA is searching for the nation’s best primary health care professionals, including pharmacists Nominations now open for the 2017 HESTA Primary Health Care Awards, presented in conjunction with the 12th …
Treat ice addiction as health issue: experts
Despite the recommendations of the Ice Taskforce, the Australian government continues to define the problem of ice addiction as a criminal justice problem rather than as a health and social …
Meet the finalists: Lucy Walker Chemmart Goodiwindi
We meet the finalists in the Guild Pharmacy of the Year competition: Lucy Walker Chemmart Goodiwindi Being an active part of the local community is one of the underlying principles …
Positive birth outcomes for flu vaccine during pregnancy
An Aussie study has found reassuring evidence of flu vaccine safety during pregnancy, but some mums still have concerns The cohort study led by the Menzies School of Health Research …